While the takeoff offers pleasant Piedmont scenery, the landing approach to LAX on the left side provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive views: the San Gabriel Mountains, the vast Los Angeles Basin, and the Pacific coastline make for a more memorable flight experience.
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Flight Path
Andersen to Los Angeles is 2,029 miles (3,266 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path westbound crosses the Mississippi River valley (visible around the 2-hour mark), then the Great Plains of Oklahoma and Texas, followed by the Rocky Mountain foothills of New Mexico and Arizona. The Colorado River and Lake Mead may be visible in clear conditions. As you approach California, the Mojave Desert dominates the landscape before transitioning to the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountain ranges east of Los Angeles.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AND
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Piedmont region's rolling terrain and the Savannah River valley as you climb westward. You'll see the transition from South Carolina's upland forests to the broader river systems that define the region.
Landing at LAX
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles Basin as you descend toward LAX. You'll see the urban sprawl of greater Los Angeles, the coastal plain, and the Pacific Ocean coming into view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Anderson Rgnl (AND) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Andersen to Los Angeles. While the takeoff offers pleasant Piedmont scenery, the landing approach to LAX on the left side provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive views: the San Gabriel Mountains, the vast Los Angeles Basin, and the Pacific coastline make for a more memorable flight experience.
What can I see during takeoff from Anderson Rgnl in Andersen?
During takeoff from Anderson Rgnl (AND), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Piedmont region's rolling terrain and the Savannah River valley as you climb westward. You'll see the transition from South Carolina's upland forests to the broader river systems that define the region. Notable sights include: Savannah River (defining the SC-GA border), Piedmont foothills, Lake Hartwell (visible as a large reservoir northeast of Anderson), Appalachian Mountain foothills in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles Basin as you descend toward LAX. You'll see the urban sprawl of greater Los Angeles, the coastal plain, and the Pacific Ocean coming into view. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains (snow-capped peaks visible in clear conditions), Los Angeles urban grid and downtown skyline, Long Beach and San Pedro harbors, Pacific Ocean coastline.
How long is the flight from Andersen to Los Angeles?
The flight from Anderson Rgnl (AND) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,029 miles (3,266 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Andersen to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The flight path westbound crosses the Mississippi River valley (visible around the 2-hour mark), then the Great Plains of Oklahoma and Texas, followed by the Rocky Mountain foothills of New Mexico and Arizona. The Colorado River and Lake Mead may be visible in clear conditions. As you approach California, the Mojave Desert dominates the landscape before transitioning to the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountain ranges east of Los Angeles.