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ZIH → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (Zihuatanejo) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a continuous panorama of the Mexican coastline, the rugged interior of the Baja Peninsula, and a superior view of the Los Angeles urban landscape during the final approach.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
The dramatic, rugged mountain peaks of mainland Mexico visible shortly after departure from ZIhatanejo.
Gulf of California
The striking contrast between the turquoise Sea of Cortez and the arid desert landscapes of Baja California.
Baja Peninsula
Unique geological formations, salt flats, and volcanic craters visible as you cross into Northern Mexico.
Downtown Los Angeles
Iconic views of the LA skyscraper cluster and the sprawling urban grid during the approach.
San Gabriel Mountains
The massive mountain range that forms the northern boundary of the Los Angeles basin, often snow-capped in winter.
SoFi Stadium
A bird's-eye view of the architectural marvel of Hollywood Park just moments before touchdown.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. Sit here to see the diverse geography of the Mexican coast and the Baja desert. For the best landing experience at LAX, the right side typically offers views of the Hollywood Sign and Downtown LA if the plane follows the standard easterly approach. In the morning, this side also avoids the direct glare of the sun.
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Pacific Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean for the majority of the cruise phase.
Channel Islands
Aerial views of Santa Catalina and San Clemente islands during the descent into Southern California.
Port of Long Beach
Massive cargo ships and the industrial geography of one of the world's busiest ports.
Pacific Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides front-row seats to the sun dipping below the ocean horizon.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights if you want to witness a Pacific sunset. However, be aware that the glare from the water can be intense during midday. This side is generally quieter visually until the final 15 minutes of the flight when the California coast appears.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,479 km (1,540 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: ZIH (17.601600647, -101.460998535)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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