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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The left side offers a scenic approach over the Orange County coastline, featuring Huntington Beach and the expansive Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station.
The left side offers a scenic approach over the Orange County coastline, featuring Huntington Beach and the expansive Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station.
The Left Side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the southern Utah red rock country, the dramatic transition of the Mojave Desert, and prime views of Lake Mead and the Las Vegas valley before the final descent into the Los Angeles Basin.
The left side of the aircraft provides an incredible sequence of volcanic peaks from the Cascade Range and a direct view of the majestic Mount Shasta as you move south.
The right side offers breathtaking views of the California coastline, Monterey Bay, and the scenic transition from the Pacific Ocean to the Port of Long Beach during approach.
The right side is preferred for its superior departure views of Boston, more consistent lighting for photography away from the sun, and dramatic mountain scenery across the Western US.
The right side typically offers a superior view of the Manhattan skyline upon departure and more direct views of the high Rocky Mountain peaks and the Las Vegas area during the descent phase.
The left side offers a more dramatic transition from the arid Sonoran Desert to the lush Coachella Valley, featuring the sheer cliffs of the San Jacinto Mountains and a superior angle for the coastal approach into Long Beach.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks of the American West, including the Grand Canyon and the Las Vegas Strip, with better lighting for photography on westbound morning flights.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada range for the first half of the trip and a closer look at the rugged San Gabriel Mountains and the urban sprawl of Los Angeles upon descent.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography and direct views of the most dramatic mountain ranges in Arizona and Southern California, including the San Gabriel Mountains.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Red Rock Canyon upon departure and iconic vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles skyline during the approach into Long Beach.
The right side offers superior views of the California coastline, the iconic Monterey Bay crescent, and a stunning final approach over the Long Beach harbor and Queen Mary.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range and the sprawling mountains of the Sierra Nevada, providing more iconic geological landmarks compared to the coastal views on the right.