Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Oranjestad. The takeoff experience over the Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific coastline is more visually dramatic and sustained than the landing approach. While the landing offers Caribbean scenery, the climb-out provides more varied terrain and a longer window of scenic viewing.

During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats provide views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific coastline as the aircraft climbs westbound over the Los Angeles Basin. You'll see the urban sprawl of greater LA receding beneath, with the mountain range forming a clear visual boundary between the city and ocean. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Mountains, Pacific Ocean coastline, Los Angeles urban grid, San Fernando Valley (to the north).

When landing at Reina Beatrix International (AUA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats offer views of Aruba's northern coastline and the Caribbean Sea during the final approach from the northeast. The island's distinctive shape and turquoise waters are clearly visible, and you'll see the contrast between the arid interior and the developed coastal areas around Oranjestad. Notable sights include: Caribbean Sea (turquoise waters), Aruba's northern coastline, Oranjestad city area, arid interior landscape.

The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Reina Beatrix International (AUA) takes 5h 15m.

The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean for approximately 2,000 miles with no significant landmarks visible mid-ocean. The Baja California Peninsula may be visible to the south during the initial westbound leg. The Yucatan Peninsula and Caribbean islands (including portions of the Greater Antilles) become visible during the descent phase as the aircraft approaches Aruba from the northeast.