La Paz to Los Angeles is 837 miles (1,347 km), a flight of about 2 hours 25 minutes.
Right side wins both takeoff and landing. During the cruise portion heading northwest up the Baja Peninsula, the right side also faces east toward the Gulf of California's vivid blue waters and the rugged Baja mountain spine, making it the consistently better side for the entire flight.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northwest up the Baja California Peninsula, with the Gulf of California visible to the right (east) — a narrow, intensely blue body of water flanked by the Sierra de San Francisco and Sierra de Juarez ranges. The Colorado River delta and its distinctive fan-shaped mudflats appear near the northern end of the Gulf. As the flight crosses into Southern California, the Salton Sea may be visible to the east as a large pale inland body of water, followed by the San Jacinto Mountains and San Bernardino Mountains before descending into the LA basin.
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Takeoff from LAP
RIGHTLAP's primary runway is oriented roughly northwest-southeast (Runway 16/34). Departing northbound toward LAX, the right side faces east toward the rugged Sierra de La Laguna mountains and the dramatic desert interior of Baja California Sur. The left side looks west over the relatively flat approach to the Bay of La Paz and open Pacific.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTLAX primarily uses runways oriented east-west (24L/24R or 25L/25R for westward landings, 06L/06R for eastward). On a typical westbound approach over Los Angeles from the east or south, the right side faces north, giving views over the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Fernando Valley, and the sprawling LA basin grid. The left side looks south over less distinctive suburban sprawl toward Long Beach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Manuel Marquez De Leon International (LAP) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from La Paz to Los Angeles. Right side wins both takeoff and landing. During the cruise portion heading northwest up the Baja Peninsula, the right side also faces east toward the Gulf of California's vivid blue waters and the rugged Baja mountain spine, making it the consistently better side for the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from General Manuel Marquez De Leon International in La Paz?
During takeoff from General Manuel Marquez De Leon International (LAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAP's primary runway is oriented roughly northwest-southeast (Runway 16/34). Departing northbound toward LAX, the right side faces east toward the rugged Sierra de La Laguna mountains and the dramatic desert interior of Baja California Sur. The left side looks west over the relatively flat approach to the Bay of La Paz and open Pacific. Notable sights include: Sierra de La Laguna peaks (rising to ~7,000 ft), the turquoise shallows of the Bay of La Paz to the northeast, the salt flats and arid scrubland of the Baja interior, Isla Espiritu Santo visible in the Gulf of California.
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 uses runways oriented east-west (24L/24R or 25L/25R for westward landings, 06L/06R for eastward). On a typical westbound approach over Los Angeles from the east or south, the right side faces north, giving views over the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Fernando Valley, and the sprawling LA basin grid. The left side looks south over less distinctive suburban sprawl toward Long Beach. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Mountains and Griffith Park ridgeline, the San Fernando Valley urban grid, downtown Los Angeles skyline to the northeast, Santa Monica Bay coastline.
How long is the flight from La Paz to Los Angeles?
The flight from General Manuel Marquez De Leon International (LAP) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 2 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 837 miles (1,347 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the La Paz to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest up the Baja California Peninsula, with the Gulf of California visible to the right (east) — a narrow, intensely blue body of water flanked by the Sierra de San Francisco and Sierra de Juarez ranges. The Colorado River delta and its distinctive fan-shaped mudflats appear near the northern end of the Gulf. As the flight crosses into Southern California, the Salton Sea may be visible to the east as a large pale inland body of water, followed by the San Jacinto Mountains and San Bernardino Mountains before descending into the LA basin.