Los Angeles to Mosjoen is 5,082 miles (8,178 km), a flight of about 10 hours.
The right seat wins overall because the LAX departure offers genuinely spectacular and varied scenery — the LA coastline, Santa Monica Mountains, and valley — which is more visually rewarding than the relatively similar views on both sides during the Norwegian approach. Mid-flight over Greenland and the Norwegian Sea both sides are comparably dark or cloud-covered.
Flight Path
The great circle route from LAX to MJF tracks north over the Pacific toward Alaska, crossing the Gulf of Alaska and southern Alaska Range, then over the Canadian Arctic including the Yukon and Northwest Territories, across the Davis Strait and southern Greenland ice sheet, over Iceland or just south of it across the Norwegian Sea, then descending over the Norwegian coast into Helgeland. Key features include the Alaska Range peaks visible in early flight, the vast Greenland ice cap at cruise altitude appearing as a featureless white expanse, Iceland's volcanic terrain if routing passes over it, and the Norwegian coastline with its characteristic fjord indentations on descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTLAX typically departs westward over the ocean on runways 24L/24R, then aircraft turn northward. A right/north-facing seat gives you the Santa Monica Bay coastline, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the sprawl of the San Fernando Valley as you climb out and bank northeast. Left seats face south toward the Palos Verdes Peninsula and open Pacific.
Landing at MJF
LEFTKjaerstad Airport at Mosjoen sits in the Vefsna river valley surrounded by Norwegian fjord terrain. Approaches typically come in from the southeast or northwest along the valley. A left seat on approach from the south gives views over the Vefsna fjord arm, Mosjoen town, and the surrounding snow-capped Helgeland mountains. Right seats face the less dramatic inland plateau.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Kjaerstad (MJF)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Mosjoen. The right seat wins overall because the LAX departure offers genuinely spectacular and varied scenery — the LA coastline, Santa Monica Mountains, and valley — which is more visually rewarding than the relatively similar views on both sides during the Norwegian approach. Mid-flight over Greenland and the Norwegian Sea both sides are comparably dark or cloud-covered.
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 ocean on runways 24L/24R, then aircraft turn northward. A right/north-facing seat gives you the Santa Monica Bay coastline, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the sprawl of the San Fernando Valley as you climb out and bank northeast. Left seats face south toward the Palos Verdes Peninsula and open Pacific. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay coastline, Santa Monica Mountains ridge, San Fernando Valley urban grid, Malibu coastline stretching northwest.
What can I see when landing at Kjaerstad in Mosjoen?
When landing at Kjaerstad (MJF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kjaerstad Airport at Mosjoen sits in the Vefsna river valley surrounded by Norwegian fjord terrain. Approaches typically come in from the southeast or northwest along the valley. A left seat on approach from the south gives views over the Vefsna fjord arm, Mosjoen town, and the surrounding snow-capped Helgeland mountains. Right seats face the less dramatic inland plateau. Notable sights include: Vefsna river valley, Mosjoen town and harbor on Vefsnfjorden, Helgeland mountain ridges, forested Norwegian interior valleys.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Mosjoen?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Kjaerstad (MJF) takes about 10 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,082 miles (8,178 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Mosjoen flight path pass over?
The great circle route from LAX to MJF tracks north over the Pacific toward Alaska, crossing the Gulf of Alaska and southern Alaska Range, then over the Canadian Arctic including the Yukon and Northwest Territories, across the Davis Strait and southern Greenland ice sheet, over Iceland or just south of it across the Norwegian Sea, then descending over the Norwegian coast into Helgeland. Key features include the Alaska Range peaks visible in early flight, the vast Greenland ice cap at cruise altitude appearing as a featureless white expanse, Iceland's volcanic terrain if routing passes over it, and the Norwegian coastline with its characteristic fjord indentations on descent.