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YVR → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the Ring of Fire volcanic peaks, including the massive Mount Rainier and the crater of Mount St. Helens, as the flight heads south.
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Mount Rainier
The most prominent peak in the contiguous US, looming large shortly after takeoff.
Mount St. Helens
Witness the dramatic horseshoe crater from the 1980 volcanic eruption.
Mount Hood
Oregons highest peak, visible as you cross the Columbia River Gorge.
Crater Lake
The intense blue water of the caldera is often visible in Southern Oregon.
Mount Shasta
The massive, snow-capped stratovolcano dominates the Northern California horizon.
LA Basin
Expansive views of the citys grid and the San Gabriel Mountains on arrival.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the Pacific. To see the volcanic peaks clearly, choose a seat forward of the wing or far behind it. Keep your camera ready about 20 to 30 minutes after departure for the Washington volcanoes.
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Olympic Peninsula
Rugged mountains and wild coastal forests of Washington state.
Oregon Coast
Stunning views of the Pacific meeting the jagged cliffs and sea stacks.
San Francisco Bay
The iconic bridge and bay are often visible depending on the flight corridor.
Big Sur
The dramatic, winding coastline where mountains crash into the ocean.
Channel Islands
A glimpse of the remote national park islands off the Southern California coast.
Santa Monica
Final views of the coastline and pier during the low-altitude approach to LAX.
The right side is spectacular for late afternoon flights, offering breathtaking golden hour sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. Expect some marine layer clouds in the morning, which might obscure the coastline until you reach Central or Southern California.
Book Hotels in Los AngelesDistance: 1,741 km (1,082 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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