Approaching from the east, passengers on the right side enjoy iconic views of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline, the Hollywood Sign, and Griffith Observatory.
The left side provides a more iconic arrival experience, featuring the dramatic Santa Monica coastline, the Getty Center, and views of the Hollywood hills during the final descent into Los Angeles.
The right side offers a superior view of the Big Island's majestic volcanic peaks during takeoff and a stunning approach past the Channel Islands and the Palos Verdes Peninsula into Los Angeles.
The left side offers superior views of the volcanic Kamchatka Peninsula, the rugged Aleutian Islands, and the spectacular glacial coastlines of Alaska and British Columbia.
While both sides offer distinct views, the Right Side is generally preferred for its spectacular approach into Los Angeles, featuring the California coastline, the Channel Islands, and the Santa Monica bay area.
The left side offers a superior scenic experience, tracking the rugged North American coastline from the Pacific Northwest down through California, including potential views of Japan and the Aleutian Islands depending on the specific flight path.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the journey, including a direct look at Diamond Head after takeoff and a scenic approach over the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic contrast between the deep turquoise Sea of Cortez and the rugged, arid mountain ranges of the Baja California peninsula, followed by a grand entry into the Los Angeles basin.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Yucatan, the vast Chihuahuan Desert, the strikingly blue Salton Sea, and the dramatic descent over the San Jacinto Mountains into the Los Angeles basin.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the rugged Santa Ynez Mountains to the sprawling urban density of the Los Angeles basin, providing a continuous panoramic of the California coastline.
The left side provides an exceptional view of the southern Idaho landscape, the dramatic mountain ranges of eastern Nevada, and a superior perspective of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the California coastline, featuring rugged cliffs, the iconic Point Conception, and the Channel Islands before descending over Santa Monica Bay.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Pacific coastline, the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, and the entire length of the Baja California peninsula.