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TLV → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular vantage point for the Greenland ice sheet and the Arctic wilderness without the glare of the southern sun. It also provides the iconic view of the Hollywood Sign and the Los Angeles skyline during the standard approach into LAX.
Anatolian Plateau
Rugged mountainous terrain across Turkey and Eastern Europe provides a dramatic landscape early in the flight.
Greenland Ice Sheet
An unparalleled view of the vast, white expanse of the world's second-largest ice body and massive coastal glaciers.
Hudson Bay
Cross the remote and often ice-filled waters of Northern Canada, offering a look at truly untouched wilderness.
Canadian Rockies
On more northerly routes, the sharp, dramatic peaks of the northern mountain ranges are visible in stunning detail.
Hollywood Sign & DTLA
During the standard 'Downwind' arrival into LAX, this side provides the best views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and the Downtown skyscrapers.
This is the 'shadow' side of the plane for most of the flight, providing the best lighting for photography of the Arctic landscapes. If traveling in winter, keep your eyes peeled for the Aurora Borealis during the night portion over the North Atlantic or Northern Canada.
Eastern Mediterranean
View the beautiful coastline of Israel and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean shortly after departure.
Southern Greenland Fjords
If the flight path stays south, you will see the jagged, ice-filled fjords of Greenland's southern tip.
Great Lakes Region
Observe the massive expanses of Lake Superior or Lake Michigan as the flight crosses into the United States.
Colorado Rockies
Snow-capped peaks of the central Rocky Mountains are visible during the late stages of the transcontinental crossing.
Mojave Desert
The stark, beautiful landscapes of the high desert and the San Bernardino Mountains appear just before the descent into the LA basin.
While this side offers great views of the American Southwest, it faces south during this westbound journey, meaning you will deal with significant sun glare for most of the daylight hours. Keep your window shade partially closed to manage heat and light while photography can be difficult due to backlighting.
Distance: 12,167 km (7,560 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 hrs 19 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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