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VKO → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Arctic landscapes, including the jagged northern glaciers of Greenland, the vast ice fields of the Hudson Bay, and the spectacular transition from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific coast during descent.
Norwegian Coastline
Rugged islands and deep fjords as the flight crosses over Scandinavia toward the Atlantic.
Northern Greenland Glaciers
Deeply carved glacial valleys and icebergs breaking off into the North Atlantic.
Hudson Bay
The massive expanse of the world's largest inland sea, often covered in pack ice.
Canadian Rockies
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks and turquoise alpine lakes visible during the transcontinental leg.
Mojave Desert
Arid canyons and the unique high-desert topography of the American Southwest.
Pacific Ocean
The iconic banking turn over the Santa Monica bay for the final approach into LAX.
Choose the right side to maximize views of the high Arctic. As you approach Southern California, watch for the landscape to change from red desert to mountain green. If the plane performs a 'loop' over the ocean for landing, you will get a premier view of the Santa Monica Pier and the coastline.
Moscow Outskirts
Aerial view of the sprawling Russian capital's urban landscape and forests shortly after takeoff.
Southern Greenland Ice Cap
Vast, undulating plains of the southern ice sheet, often reflecting a bright, clinical white.
Canadian Prairies
Geometric patterns of agricultural land spanning across the heart of North America.
San Gabriel Mountains
Rugged, brush-covered peaks that serve as the gateway to the Los Angeles basin.
The left side is excellent for catching the sun's reflection off the Greenland ice cap. Since this flight travels west, you will experience an extended period of daylight; keep your window shade partially closed to avoid glare while looking for the sprawling suburbs of the Inland Empire during the final 30 minutes of flight.
Distance: 9,794 km (6,086 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 31 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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