About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon. While the right side wins at LAX departure, the left side delivers the superior payoff at Lisbon with the Tagus estuary and city approach. Across the Atlantic cruise, left side also faces slightly more toward the Greenland and Newfoundland coastlines on the great circle route. The Lisbon arrival alone makes left the better overall pick.
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 typically departs westward over the Pacific on runways 24L/24R, then turns north. Right side passengers get the sweep back over the LA basin, Santa Monica Bay, and the Santa Monica Mountains as the aircraft banks. Left side faces open ocean during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay coastline, Downtown LA skyline to the northeast, Santa Monica Mountains ridge, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lisbon approaches typically come in from the north or northeast over the Tagus estuary on runway 03, or from the south on runway 21. On the common northbound approach over the Tagus, left side passengers look directly down the estuary toward the 25 de Abril Bridge and the city's hillside neighborhoods. Right side faces inland Alentejo plains. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon's Alfama and Baixa hillside districts, Cristo Rei statue on the south bank.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Lisbon?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Lisboa (LIS) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Los Angeles to Lisbon flight path pass over?
The great circle route from LAX to LIS arcs northward over the western United States, crosses Newfoundland and the Labrador coast, then tracks across the North Atlantic. Passengers may see the Canadian Maritime coastline, occasional icebergs or sea ice near Greenland's southern tip, the Azores archipelago visible as small volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic if routing passes nearby, and the Iberian Peninsula coastline of Portugal on descent.