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 right side is generally superior for this westward route, offering views of the Ozarks, the iconic Meteor Crater in Arizona, and the most favorable perspective of the Los Angeles basin and Hollywood Hills during the standard arrival sequence.
The right side offers a superior geographic variety, including early views of the Nicaraguan volcanic chain, the rugged Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, and the high-contrast desert landscapes of Baja California before entering the LA basin.
While both sides offer incredible desert scenery, the right side is preferred for its views of the Great Salt Lake and the iconic aerial approach over the Los Angeles basin and Hollywood hills.
The right side offers an incredible sequence of geological wonders, starting with the towering Andes, moving through the volcanic spine of Central America, and finishing with the rugged Mexican highlands and the Los Angeles urban sprawl.
The right side is preferred for its spectacular views of the rugged Baffin Island fjords and its better exposure for photography, as it faces away from the direct southern sun for the majority of the westbound journey across the Atlantic and Arctic.
The Right Side (North) is superior for this transcontinental route as it avoids the harsh southern sun glare while providing iconic views of the Mississippi River, Arizona's red rock country, and the classic Downtown Los Angeles approach.
The right side offers spectacular views of the highest peaks in the Colorado Rockies, the intricate red rock formations of Utah's national parks, and a prime view of the Las Vegas Strip during the descent into Southern California.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic high peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the vibrant red rock formations of Utah's national parks.
The right side offers superior views of the High Arctic, the rugged northern glaciers of Greenland, and the iconic California coastline during the final descent into LAX.
The left side offers the most consistent land-based scenery, including the East Asian coastline, potential views of the Japanese archipelago, and a superior perspective of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Los Angeles basin during descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Sierra Madre mountains to the California desert, including the Salton Sea and the Los Angeles skyline.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the North Pacific coastline, including the volcanic Aleutian Islands, the rugged terrain of the Pacific Northwest, and the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range.