About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to General Mitchell International (MKE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Milwaukee. The right side wins overall because the LAX departure view of downtown LA, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the San Gabriel range is one of the most visually compelling urban-to-mountain panoramas in US aviation. The Milwaukee landing on the left is excellent for Lake Michigan, but the right side's departure scenery is the highlight of this route. During cruise over the Rockies and Great Plains, neither side has a decisive advantage.
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 heading east or northeast on runways 24L/24R (westward) or 25L/25R typically swing north over the LA Basin. Right side gives you the Santa Monica Mountains, the Hollywood Hills, and downtown LA's skyline as you climb out over the basin. Left side faces the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Bay, which is scenic but less geographically rich. Notable sights include: Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Mountains, Griffith Observatory area, San Gabriel Mountains on the horizon.
What can I see when landing at General Mitchell International in Milwaukee?
When landing at General Mitchell International (MKE), sit on the Left side for the best views. MKE approaches typically come in from the south or southwest on runway 01L/01R or 07L/07R. On a southwest approach, the left side faces Lake Michigan, giving you a clear view of the Milwaukee lakefront, the harbor, and the city's downtown along the western shore. Right side faces inland Wisconsin suburbs with little of note. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan, Milwaukee downtown lakefront, Milwaukee Harbor, Summerfest grounds and lakefront parks.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Milwaukee?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to General Mitchell International (MKE) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes.
What does the Los Angeles to Milwaukee flight path pass over?
After departing LA, the route crosses the Mojave Desert and then the Colorado Plateau with its canyon systems visible in clear conditions. The southern Rocky Mountains of Colorado appear as a broad corrugated range. Over Kansas and Missouri the terrain flattens into the Great Plains agricultural grid. The Mississippi River is occasionally visible near the Illinois-Missouri border. Northern Illinois farmland leads into the Chicago metro area visible to the south before descent into Milwaukee.