Los Angeles to Basse Terre flight pathLAXSKB

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Flight time7h 00m
Distance3,608
Heading094° → 120°

Los Angeles to Basse Terre is 3,608 miles (5,807 km), a flight of about 7 hours.

Best side
LeftMostly left

The left side wins overall because the dramatic volcanic arrival into St. Kitts with Mount Liamuiga and Nevis Peak is the most memorable visual payoff of the flight. The right side at LAX departure is excellent but the Caribbean island approach on the left is genuinely spectacular and relatively rare for most travelers.

Takeoff · LAXRIGHTSanta Monica Bay coastline, Downtown LA skyline to the northeast, San Gabriel Mountains (including Mt. San Antonio at 10
Landing · SKBLEFTMount Liamuiga, Nevis Peak across The Narrows strait, Southeast Peninsula of St. Kitts

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The route tracks southeast across the Gulf of Mexico, passing south of Cuba and over the eastern Caribbean. Passengers may glimpse the Yucatan Peninsula coastline, the deep blue of the Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the distance to the north, and the chain of the Lesser Antilles as the aircraft descends toward St. Kitts.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Los Angeles (right side) — Santa Monica Bay coastline, Downtown LA skyline to the northeast, San Gabriel Mountains (including Mt. San Antonio at 10,064 ft), Palos Verdes Peninsula

Takeoff from LAX

RIGHT

LAX departures heading east typically use runways 24L/24R pointing west over the ocean, then turning southeast. A right-side seat gives you the Santa Monica Bay coastline, then the sprawling LA basin grid, and the San Gabriel Mountains rising to the north as you climb out. Left side faces mostly open Pacific.

Santa Monica Bay coastlineDowntown LA skyline to the northeastSan Gabriel Mountains (including Mt. San Antonio at 10064 ft)

Landing at SKB

LEFT

Approaching SKB from the west-northwest, the aircraft typically lines up for runway 07 heading east. A left-side seat gives you the best view of the volcanic cone of Mount Liamuiga (3,792 ft) dominating the northwest end of St. Kitts, plus the Caribbean Sea and neighboring Nevis island with its own central peak. Right side faces mostly open Atlantic.

Mount LiamuigaNevis Peak across The Narrows straitSoutheast Peninsula of St. KittsCaribbean Sea approach

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Robert L Bradshaw (SKB)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Basse Terre. The left side wins overall because the dramatic volcanic arrival into St. Kitts with Mount Liamuiga and Nevis Peak is the most memorable visual payoff of the flight. The right side at LAX departure is excellent but the Caribbean island approach on the left is genuinely spectacular and relatively rare for most travelers.

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 typically use runways 24L/24R pointing west over the ocean, then turning southeast. A right-side seat gives you the Santa Monica Bay coastline, then the sprawling LA basin grid, and the San Gabriel Mountains rising to the north as you climb out. Left side faces mostly open Pacific. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay coastline, Downtown LA skyline to the northeast, San Gabriel Mountains (including Mt. San Antonio at 10,064 ft), Palos Verdes Peninsula.

What can I see when landing at Robert L Bradshaw in Basse Terre?

When landing at Robert L Bradshaw (SKB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching SKB from the west-northwest, the aircraft typically lines up for runway 07 heading east. A left-side seat gives you the best view of the volcanic cone of Mount Liamuiga (3,792 ft) dominating the northwest end of St. Kitts, plus the Caribbean Sea and neighboring Nevis island with its own central peak. Right side faces mostly open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Mount Liamuiga (St. Kitts volcanic peak), Nevis Peak across The Narrows strait, Southeast Peninsula of St. Kitts, Caribbean Sea approach.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Basse Terre?

The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Robert L Bradshaw (SKB) takes about 7 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 3,608 miles (5,807 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Los Angeles to Basse Terre flight path pass over?

The route tracks southeast across the Gulf of Mexico, passing south of Cuba and over the eastern Caribbean. Passengers may glimpse the Yucatan Peninsula coastline, the deep blue of the Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the distance to the north, and the chain of the Lesser Antilles as the aircraft descends toward St. Kitts.