About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brisbane International (BNE) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles. Right side wins both the departure over Moreton Bay and the arrival over the Los Angeles basin. During the long transpacific cruise the views are largely ocean, but the right side also faces north toward Hawaii as the route passes through the central Pacific, occasionally offering a distant glimpse of the Hawaiian Islands chain if routing passes close enough.
What can I see during takeoff from Brisbane International in Brisbane?
During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Brisbane Airport's primary departure runway 01 heads north, placing the right (east) side over Moreton Bay and its islands. You get a clear view of the bay's shallow turquoise waters, Moreton Island, and the Gold Coast coastline stretching south as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay and Moreton Island, Gold Coast coastline to the south, Brisbane CBD skyline briefly visible to the southwest, North Stradbroke Island.
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. LAX primarily lands on runways 24L/24R heading west, meaning the right (north) side faces the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Fernando Valley, and the sprawling Los Angeles basin grid. You get a clear view of the Hollywood Hills, downtown LA skyline, and the urban grid of the basin as the aircraft descends over the city. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Mountains and Hollywood Hills, downtown Los Angeles skyline, San Fernando Valley urban grid, Santa Monica Bay coastline.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Los Angeles?
The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Brisbane to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast across the Coral Sea, then over the open central Pacific Ocean passing north of New Zealand's latitude, crossing through the intertropical convergence zone near the equator, passing within range of the Hawaiian Islands chain (Oahu and Maui may be visible to the right if routing is close), then approaching the California coast near Point Conception before descending into the LA basin. The vast majority of the flight is featureless open Pacific Ocean.