The right side strings together the LA Basin skyline on departure, a likely glimpse of Las Vegas and the Utah canyon country during cruise, and the showstopping Teton Range on final approach into Jackson Hole, making it far more visually rewarding than the left side's largely open desert and distant mountain silhouettes.
Flown LAX to JAC? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Los Angeles to Jackson is 784 miles (1,262 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Mojave Desert, the Las Vegas valley off to the right, southern Utah's canyon and plateau country, the Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake basin, and the Wind River and Wyoming Range foothills approaching Jackson Hole
Great circle distance and headings ›.jpg?width=600)
.jpg?width=600)
Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTLAX departures on this route take off west over the ocean then bank right toward the northeast, and during that turn the right side faces back over the Los Angeles Basin. Passengers get a sweeping view of the downtown skyline and the San Gabriel Mountains before the plane settles onto its cruise heading.
Landing at JAC
RIGHTJAC's runway 19 approach brings the aircraft south down the Jackson Hole valley, and because the Teton Range sits west of the runway, it fills the right-side windows during the final descent. This is one of the most dramatic mountain approaches in U.S. commercial aviation.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Jackson. The right side strings together the LA Basin skyline on departure, a likely glimpse of Las Vegas and the Utah canyon country during cruise, and the showstopping Teton Range on final approach into Jackson Hole, making it far more visually rewarding than the left side's largely open desert and distant mountain silhouettes.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX departures on this route take off west over the ocean then bank right toward the northeast, and during that turn the right side faces back over the Los Angeles Basin. Passengers get a sweeping view of the downtown skyline and the San Gabriel Mountains before the plane settles onto its cruise heading. Notable sights include: Downtown Los Angeles skyline, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Monica Mountains foothills.
What can I see when landing at Jackson Hole Airport in Jackson?
When landing at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), sit on the Right side for the best views. JAC's runway 19 approach brings the aircraft south down the Jackson Hole valley, and because the Teton Range sits west of the runway, it fills the right-side windows during the final descent. This is one of the most dramatic mountain approaches in U.S. commercial aviation. Notable sights include: Grand Teton, Mount Owen, Teewinot Mountain, Snake River valley.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Jackson?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 784 miles (1,262 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Jackson flight path pass over?
Mojave Desert, the Las Vegas valley off to the right, southern Utah's canyon and plateau country, the Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake basin, and the Wind River and Wyoming Range foothills approaching Jackson Hole