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SAL → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Pacific coastline, the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, and the entire length of the Baja California peninsula.
Pacific Coastal Bend
Stunning views of the rugged coastline of Chiapas and Oaxaca as the plane moves north-northwest.
Baja California Peninsula
Aerial perspective of the desert landscapes and salt flats of the Baja peninsula stretching toward the horizon.
Sea of Cortez
Deep blue waters meeting the desert cliffs, often visible during the mid-flight crossing near the Gulf of California.
Port of Long Beach
During the final descent into LAX, view the massive cargo ships and the Queen Mary moored in the harbor.
Pacific Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides front-row seats to the sun setting over the open ocean.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while enjoying the sunset. This side is also better for spotting the Channel Islands and the Santa Monica coastline if the flight approach circles from the west.
Volcanic Arc
Shortly after takeoff, view the towering peaks of the Central American Volcanic Arc in Guatemala and El Salvador.
Sierra Madre del Sur
Fly over the high-altitude ridges and deep valleys of the Mexican interior mountain ranges.
Sonoran Desert
Expansive views of the arid Mexican and American desert landscapes as the flight approaches the border.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering inland saline lake visible as the aircraft enters Southern California airspace.
Downtown LA Skyline
On typical 'East-In' landing patterns, catch the skyscrapers of DTLA and the San Gabriel Mountains behind them.
Palm Springs
Spot the verdant green patches of golf courses in the Coachella Valley surrounded by harsh desert.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the interior mountains illuminated by the early sun. Keep your eyes peeled 30 minutes before landing for the Salton Sea and the San Jacinto peak near Palm Springs.
Distance: 3,734 km (2,320 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 24 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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