Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Osaka to Los Angeles. Right side wins both departure and arrival. At takeoff you get Osaka Bay, Kobe, and the Rokko Mountains. On landing you get the LA Basin, Santa Monica Mountains, and the coastline. The mid-Pacific crossing offers little from either side, so the bookend views at both airports are the deciding factor.

During takeoff from Kansai International (KIX), sit on the Right side for the best views. KIX typically departs northeast on runway 06R/24L or uses runway 06L. A right-side seat gives you views back over Osaka Bay, the Kobe waterfront, and the Rokko Mountains rising behind the city. The artificial island airport itself is visible below as you bank right toward the Pacific. Notable sights include: Osaka Bay and the KIX artificial island, Kobe city waterfront and port, Rokko Mountains (931m) behind Kobe, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge spanning the Kii Channel.

When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX predominantly lands on runways 24L/24R from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the inland side heading west. A right-side seat faces north and gives clear views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Los Angeles Basin grid, and the Pacific coastline as you descend over the city. Left side faces south toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Los Angeles Basin urban grid, Santa Monica Mountains and Griffith Park ridgeline, Santa Monica Bay and Pacific coastline, Downtown LA skyline to the northeast.

The flight from Kansai International (KIX) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours westbound (KIX to LAX), taking advantage of the jet stream.

The Great Circle route from KIX to LAX tracks northeast over the North Pacific, passing south of the Aleutian Islands chain, then arcing southeast over the open Pacific. Passengers may see the Aleutian Islands as low volcanic silhouettes on the horizon if conditions are clear. The route crosses the International Date Line roughly 3 to 4 hours into the flight. The final 2 hours bring the California coastline into view, with the Sierra Nevada visible as a distant snow-capped range to the northeast on clear days before descent.