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PSP → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for Southern California's highest mountain peaks and the iconic Downtown Los Angeles skyline during the final descent.
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Mount San Gorgonio
The highest peak in Southern California, often snow-capped well into late spring, dominates the view to the north.
Mount Baldy
The prominent summit of the San Gabriel Mountains, standing as a stark backdrop to the urban sprawl below.
Downtown LA Skyline
A classic aerial view of the Wilshire Grand Center and the cluster of skyscrapers that define the Los Angeles city center.
SoFi Stadium
The massive, futuristic canopy of the NFL stadium in Inglewood is visible just seconds before landing.
Hollywood Sign
On clear days, the white letters are visible against the brown slopes of Mount Lee in the distance.
The right side is essential for the 'big city' feel. Sunset flights are particularly spectacular as the city lights begin to twinkle and the San Gabriel Mountains turn purple (the 'Alpenglow'). Look for the Hollywood Bowl and Griffith Observatory as the plane aligns with the LAX northern runways.
Book Hotels in Los AngelesSan Jacinto Peak
Witness the dramatic 10,000-foot vertical rise of the San Jacinto Mountains immediately after takeoff from Palm Springs.
San Gorgonio Wind Farm
Thousands of wind turbines dotting the desert floor in the narrow San Gorgonio Pass corridor.
Inland Empire Logistics Hubs
The massive scale of the Ontario and Fontana distribution centers, visible as a vast grid of white-roofed warehouses.
Port of Long Beach
As the plane descends, look south to see the massive container ships and cranes of the nation's busiest port complex.
Palos Verdes Peninsula
The rugged coastal cliffs and the sparkling Pacific Ocean visible just before the final touchdown at LAX.
Sit on the left for the most intimate view of the San Jacinto cliffs. For the best photography, a morning flight avoids the harsh afternoon glare from the southern sun. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up as the climb is steep and the terrain is close.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 176 km (109 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: PSP (33.829700469970696, -116.50700378417967)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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