Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over West Texas and New Mexico, the right side also looks slightly north, giving better views of the Sacramento Mountains and the Guadalupe Mountains near the Texas-New Mexico border. Left side has little to offer across the flat Chihuahuan Desert terrain at cruise altitude.
Flight Path
West Texas Permian Basin oil fields (visible as dense grid of pump jacks and tank farms), Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Escarpment near the TX-NM border, the Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, the Rio Grande valley near El Paso visible as a thin green corridor, then the Chihuahuan Desert plateau, and the San Bernardino Mountains on the California approach
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DAL
RIGHTLove Field's primary departure runway 13R sends aircraft southeast before turning west-southwest toward LAX. The right side gets a clear view over downtown Dallas — the skyline, Reunion Tower, and the Trinity River corridor are all visible during the climbing turn. Left side faces away from the city toward the suburban sprawl of Irving.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTLAX's primary arrival runways 24L/24R have aircraft approaching from the east over the Los Angeles Basin, then turning over the Pacific for a westward final. The right side during the approach over the basin gives a sweeping view of the LA grid, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the coastline. On short final over the ocean, the right side looks north along the Santa Monica Bay shoreline toward Malibu.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Love Fld (DAL) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas to Los Angeles. Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over West Texas and New Mexico, the right side also looks slightly north, giving better views of the Sacramento Mountains and the Guadalupe Mountains near the Texas-New Mexico border. Left side has little to offer across the flat Chihuahuan Desert terrain at cruise altitude.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Love Fld in Dallas?
During takeoff from Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Love Field's primary departure runway 13R sends aircraft southeast before turning west-southwest toward LAX. The right side gets a clear view over downtown Dallas — the skyline, Reunion Tower, and the Trinity River corridor are all visible during the climbing turn. Left side faces away from the city toward the suburban sprawl of Irving. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline with Reunion Tower, Trinity River floodplain, White Rock Lake to the east, DFW Airport complex to the northwest.
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's primary arrival runways 24L/24R have aircraft approaching from the east over the Los Angeles Basin, then turning over the Pacific for a westward final. The right side during the approach over the basin gives a sweeping view of the LA grid, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the coastline. On short final over the ocean, the right side looks north along the Santa Monica Bay shoreline toward Malibu. Notable sights include: Los Angeles Basin urban grid, Santa Monica Mountains and Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Bay coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Dallas to Los Angeles?
The flight from Dallas Love Fld (DAL) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Dallas to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
West Texas Permian Basin oil fields (visible as dense grid of pump jacks and tank farms), Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Escarpment near the TX-NM border, the Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, the Rio Grande valley near El Paso visible as a thin green corridor, then the Chihuahuan Desert plateau, and the San Bernardino Mountains on the California approach