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RNO → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Reno Tahoe International Airport (Reno) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the High Sierra's most iconic peaks, including Yosemite's granite domes and Mount Whitney, followed by a dramatic descent over the Los Angeles coastline.
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Lake Tahoe
Immediately after takeoff, witness the emerald and azure depths of the world's highest alpine lake.
Yosemite National Park
Look for the jagged granite peaks and high-altitude wilderness of the Sierra Nevada's heart.
Mount Whitney
Spot the highest point in the contiguous United States, towering at 14,505 feet.
Antelope Valley
In spring, this area often displays massive orange blooms of California poppies visible from 30,000 feet.
Santa Monica Bay
On many LAX approaches, the plane banks over the Pacific, offering views of the pier and coastline.
The right side is premier for this route. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun is in the west, perfectly illuminating the eastern face of the Sierra Nevada. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for Tahoe and again mid-flight for the Whitney portal. During the LAX descent, this side often catches the Hollywood Sign and the Getty Center.
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Mono Lake
A striking ancient saline soda lake known for its unique tufa towers and high desert landscape.
Mammoth Lakes & Caldera
The volcanic Long Valley Caldera and the snowy peaks of the Eastern Sierra ski resorts.
Owens Valley
The deep, dramatic valley nestled between the Sierra Nevada and the White Mountains.
Mojave Desert
Vast stretches of arid wilderness featuring Joshua trees and stark geological formations.
SoFi Stadium & Urban LA
The massive scale of the LA sports complex and the dense urban grid during final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the first light hitting the Sierra peaks to the west. It provides the best view of the White Mountains and the geometric beauty of the Los Angeles street grid during the standard arrival patterns from the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 630 km (391 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: RNO (39.49909973144531, -119.76799774169922)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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