Approaching from the east, passengers on the right side enjoy iconic views of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline, the Hollywood Sign, and Griffith Observatory.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Sierra Madre, the right side provides a superior perspective of the Colorado River, the Salton Sea, and the Los Angeles skyline during the final descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Great Lakes, the iconic Chicago skyline, and the surreal landscapes of the Great Salt Lake and the Hollywood Hills during descent.
The right side provides superior vistas of the high-altitude terrain in Northern Arizona and often catches the iconic Hollywood hills and San Gabriel Mountains during the final approach into Los Angeles.
The left side offers the premier view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on departure and provides the most scenic approach to the Southern California coastline.
The right side is generally superior for this westward transcontinental journey, offering potential distant views of the Grand Canyon, the dramatic Sandia Mountains of New Mexico, and the rugged San Gabriel Mountains during the final descent into the Los Angeles basin.
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for the diverse geography of the Mexican coastline, the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental, and the dramatic approach into the Los Angeles basin over the Inland Empire.
The right side provides a superior view of the volcanic spine of Central America, the massive Lake Nicaragua, and the rugged mountain ranges of mainland Mexico before crossing the vibrant Sea of Cortez.
The left side offers a more scenic experience by tracking closer to landmasses including the East Asian coastline, potential views of Japan's peaks, and the rugged North American West Coast upon arrival.
The Right Side (West) is generally superior for this short hop, offering a direct view of the transition from the rugged Los Padres National Forest to the sprawling San Fernando Valley, and ultimately the Pacific coastline during the final approach maneuvers into LAX.
The left side offers the most diverse geographic transitions, featuring the stark contrast of the Sonoran Desert, the massive Salton Sea, and the coastal beauty of the Pacific Ocean during the final approach into Los Angeles.
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior experience, providing iconic views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the luxurious Westside of Los Angeles during the final descent, while also capturing the lush northern coastline of Kauai upon departure.
The left side offers the most iconic views, featuring Rarotonga's rugged volcanic interior on departure and a panoramic view of the famous Santa Monica coastline upon arrival in Los Angeles.