The takeoff from Jakarta offers more dramatic and continuous scenic value with volcanic peaks and the Java Sea. While LAX landing views are impressive, the long overwater crossing provides limited visual interest for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Jakarta to Los Angeles is 8,973 miles (14,441 km), a flight of about 16 hours 20 minutes.
Pacific Ocean dominates the entire central flight path. The route crosses the International Date Line and passes north of Hawaii (visible only if flying slightly south of great-circle route). Aleutian Islands may appear on the northern horizon during the trans-Pacific segment if the aircraft maintains a northern routing. The California coast becomes visible approximately 2 hours before landing, with the Sierra Nevada mountains visible inland from the approach corridor.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HLP
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Java Sea and the volcanic peaks of western Java as the aircraft climbs northwestward. Mount Salak and Mount Tangkuban Perahu are prominent from this angle during the initial climb-out.
Landing at LAX
LEFTLeft-side seats offer the best views during descent into LAX. You'll see the San Gabriel Mountains, the Los Angeles Basin sprawl, and the Pacific coastline with Santa Monica Bay and the Palos Verdes Peninsula clearly visible.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jakarta to Los Angeles. The takeoff from Jakarta offers more dramatic and continuous scenic value with volcanic peaks and the Java Sea. While LAX landing views are impressive, the long overwater crossing provides limited visual interest for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport in Jakarta?
During takeoff from Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Java Sea and the volcanic peaks of western Java as the aircraft climbs northwestward. Mount Salak and Mount Tangkuban Perahu are prominent from this angle during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Java Sea, Mount Salak (2,211 m), Mount Tangkuban Perahu (2,084 m), Bandung urban area.
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 offer the best views during descent into LAX. You'll see the San Gabriel Mountains, the Los Angeles Basin sprawl, and the Pacific coastline with Santa Monica Bay and the Palos Verdes Peninsula clearly visible. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles Basin urban grid, Santa Monica Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles?
The flight from Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 16 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 8,973 miles (14,441 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Jakarta to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
Pacific Ocean dominates the entire central flight path. The route crosses the International Date Line and passes north of Hawaii (visible only if flying slightly south of great-circle route). Aleutian Islands may appear on the northern horizon during the trans-Pacific segment if the aircraft maintains a northern routing. The California coast becomes visible approximately 2 hours before landing, with the Sierra Nevada mountains visible inland from the approach corridor.