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YUL → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior variety of terrain, including the red rock canyons of southern Utah and the high-energy skyline of Las Vegas before descending into the Los Angeles basin.
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Ottawa and Seaway
Early views of Canada's capital and the St. Lawrence river landscape shortly after takeoff.
Great Lakes
Stunning aerial vistas of Lake Ontario and the industrial Great Lakes region.
Colorado Rockies
Direct views of the snow-capped Front Range and high alpine terrain near Denver.
Utah Red Rocks
Fly over the deep canyons and geological formations of Zion and Bryce national parks.
Las Vegas Strip
Clear views of the iconic casinos and the surrounding Mojave Desert landscape.
Los Angeles Basin
The massive sprawl of the Inland Empire and Orange County on the final descent.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. Aim for a morning departure to keep the sun behind the aircraft for better photography. Look for the distinctive red hues of the Grand Staircase-Escalante approximately four hours into the flight. Note that this side can be very sunny during the afternoon.
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Laurentian Shield
Rugged wilderness and countless small lakes north of the initial flight path.
Lake Michigan
Sweeping views of the lake's western shoreline and Chicago's distant skyline.
Great Plains
A mesmerizing agricultural patchwork quilt across the American Midwest.
Great Salt Lake
The shimmering and colorful salt-dense waters of northern Utah.
Sierra Nevada
Glimpses of the high peaks of eastern California in the distance.
Hollywood Hills
The best view of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory on the standard final approach.
Passengers on the right get the classic view of the Hollywood Sign and Downtown LA skyscrapers during the standard ILS approach to LAX. During winter months, the snow-covered Uinta Mountains are particularly striking. This side is preferred for photography because it faces north, away from the direct glare of the sun.
Book Hotels in Los AngelesDistance: 3,973 km (2,469 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 40 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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