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XNA → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner for this transcontinental route, offering a front-row seat to the most iconic geological features of the American West, including the Grand Canyon and the Southern Rockies.
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Ozark Mountains
Lush, rolling hills of the Ozark National Forest immediately after takeoff from XNA.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multi-colored rock layers stretching across the Arizona plateau.
Grand Canyon
The most famous landmark on the route, offering spectacular depth and color from 30,000 feet.
Lake Mead
The massive blue reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam, contrasting with the surrounding desert.
Hollywood & DTLA
A view of the Downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers and the Hollywood Sign during the final approach.
Request a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the Grand Canyon, which typically appears on the right roughly 2.5 to 3 hours into the flight. If the plane approaches LAX from the east, the right side provides the best view of the Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Observatory. Note that afternoon flights will experience significant sun glare on this side.
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Oklahoma Plains
Expansive views of the geometric agricultural patterns and wind farms across the Great Plains.
Sandia Mountains
The dramatic western escarpment of the Sandias near Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Sonoran Desert
The rugged terrain of the High Desert transitioning into the vast Arizona wilderness.
Salton Sea
The shimmering, blue-green inland saline lake located in the Coachella Valley.
Mt. San Jacinto
The towering peak that rises dramatically above the desert floor near Palm Springs.
Pacific Coastline
During the standard loop over the ocean for landing, you get views of the Pacific and Catalina Island.
Sit on the left if you are on a morning flight to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side offers better views of the Salton Sea and the San Jacinto Mountains. On the final descent into LAX, you'll often see the Orange County coastline and the Queen Mary in Long Beach if the flight performs a wide southern turn.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,202 km (1,368 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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