About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cincinnati to Los Angeles. The right side misses a bit at takeoff but more than compensates with the spectacular Pacific Ocean and LA coastline arrival. Across the mid-flight, the right side also picks up better views of the Mojave Desert terrain and the San Gabriel Mountains on approach into Southern California.
What can I see during takeoff from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International in Cincinnati?
During takeoff from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CVG's primary departure runway 18L/36R means westbound departures often head south then bank right toward the west. A left-side seat captures the Ohio River bending through the Cincinnati metro, the downtown skyline, and the Kentucky hills rolling south. The right side faces open farmland with little of interest. Notable sights include: Ohio River bends near downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati skyline including Great American Ball Park, Northern Kentucky suburban grid, Kentucky Bluegrass rolling hills.
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 arrivals from the east typically use runways 24L/24R, approaching from the east over Inglewood and touching down heading west toward the ocean. A right-side seat on final approach gives you the Santa Monica Bay, the Pacific coastline, and Palos Verdes Peninsula. The left side faces inland urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay and Pacific coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles coastal plain urban grid, Santa Monica Mountains visible to the north.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Los Angeles?
The flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Cincinnati to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The route crosses southern Indiana and Illinois farmland, the Mississippi River near St. Louis, the Ozark Plateau in Missouri and Arkansas, then the flat Texas panhandle and eastern New Mexico high desert. Over New Mexico and Arizona the terrain rises into the Colorado Plateau with canyon country visible. The Mojave Desert dominates the final hour before the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains mark the approach into the LA Basin.