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VIS → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Visalia Municipal Airport (Visalia) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior transition from the flat Central Valley into the dramatic Tehachapi Mountains and provides a panoramic view of the Los Angeles basin and the Pacific coastline upon descent.
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Kern County Orchards
Intricate patterns of almond and citrus groves near the southern end of the Central Valley.
The Grapevine
Watch the Interstate 5 wind through the steep Tejon Pass as you transition into Southern California.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
The distinctive white tracks of world-class roller coasters visible in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Hollywood Hills
Distant but clear views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the residential canyons of the stars.
Santa Monica Bay
As the plane aligns for landing, the shimmering Pacific Ocean and the coastline become visible to the west.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. Keep your camera ready as you pass Santa Clarita; the altitude drops quickly here, offering great detail of the terrain and the Getty Center perched on the hillside.
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San Joaquin Valley
Expansive views of the lush agricultural heartland of California stretching toward the Sierra Nevada foothills.
San Gabriel Mountains
The rugged eastern border of the LA basin, often snow-capped in winter months.
Downtown LA Skyline
A clear view of the Wilshire Grand and US Bank Tower skyscrapers during the final approach pattern.
SoFi Stadium
The massive, canopy-roofed home of the Rams and Chargers located just miles from the runway.
Sit on the left for the best view of the San Gabriel Mountains and the dense urban sprawl of the San Gabriel Valley. During night flights, the grid of city lights leading into the Downtown core is spectacular.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 279 km (173 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: VIS (36.3186988831, -119.392997742)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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