Barcelona to Los Angeles is 6,011 miles (9,674 km), a flight of about 11 hours 35 minutes.
The right side wins on both ends of the flight: the Pyrenees and Montserrat frame the Barcelona departure, and the San Gabriel Mountains dominate the LAX arrival, while the long Atlantic and Canadian Arctic crossing in between is largely featureless regardless of side.
Flight Path
Greenland's southern ice cap edge, the Labrador Sea coastline, Hudson Bay, and the flat boreal expanse of central Canada are occasionally visible below during the long high-altitude cruise segment.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BCN
RIGHTDeparting Barcelona toward the west, the right side gives passengers a clear view of the Pyrenees foothills and the Catalan pre-coastal ranges as the aircraft climbs out over Catalonia, while the left side only shows the Mediterranean coastline receding behind.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTOn the west-flow approach into LAX, the aircraft descends over the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley before turning toward the coast, so the right side offers a dramatic view of the steep, chaparral-covered San Gabriel Mountains rising abruptly from the basin floor, a much more striking sight than the flatter city sprawl visible to the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Barcelona to Los Angeles. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: the Pyrenees and Montserrat frame the Barcelona departure, and the San Gabriel Mountains dominate the LAX arrival, while the long Atlantic and Canadian Arctic crossing in between is largely featureless regardless of side.
What can I see during takeoff from Barcelona in Barcelona?
During takeoff from Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Barcelona toward the west, the right side gives passengers a clear view of the Pyrenees foothills and the Catalan pre-coastal ranges as the aircraft climbs out over Catalonia, while the left side only shows the Mediterranean coastline receding behind. Notable sights include: Pyrenees foothills, Montserrat massif, Catalan coastal plain, Barcelona's Collserola ridge.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the west-flow approach into LAX, the aircraft descends over the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley before turning toward the coast, so the right side offers a dramatic view of the steep, chaparral-covered San Gabriel Mountains rising abruptly from the basin floor, a much more striking sight than the flatter city sprawl visible to the left. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Mount Wilson, San Gabriel Valley suburbs, Angeles National Forest ridgelines.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Los Angeles?
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 11 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,011 miles (9,674 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Barcelona to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
Greenland's southern ice cap edge, the Labrador Sea coastline, Hudson Bay, and the flat boreal expanse of central Canada are occasionally visible below during the long high-altitude cruise segment.