Los Angeles to Halifax is 2,967 miles (4,775 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.
The left side wins out mainly on the strength of the LAX departure, with clear views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the LA basin, plus better sightlines toward the Rockies' foothills and Appalachian ridgelines during the cruise phase on this northerly transcontinental routing.
Flight Path
Rocky Mountain foothills over Colorado, the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie, and the Appalachian Mountains before descent into the Maritimes.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
LEFTDeparting LAX in the typical west-flow pattern, eastbound flights climb out over the ocean then arc south and east across the Los Angeles basin. Passengers on the left get a sweeping view north toward the San Gabriel Mountains and downtown LA's skyline before the turn onto an easterly heading.
Landing at YHZ
RIGHTOn approach to runway 23 at Halifax, the flight path curves in from the northwest over Nova Scotia's rocky interior before lining up over the harbor. Right-side passengers get a good look at Bedford Basin, the Halifax peninsula, and the Atlantic coastline just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Halifax International (YHZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Halifax. The left side wins out mainly on the strength of the LAX departure, with clear views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the LA basin, plus better sightlines toward the Rockies' foothills and Appalachian ridgelines during the cruise phase on this northerly transcontinental routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LAX in the typical west-flow pattern, eastbound flights climb out over the ocean then arc south and east across the Los Angeles basin. Passengers on the left get a sweeping view north toward the San Gabriel Mountains and downtown LA's skyline before the turn onto an easterly heading. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Los Angeles Basin, Santa Monica Mountains.
What can I see when landing at Halifax International in Halifax?
When landing at Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to runway 23 at Halifax, the flight path curves in from the northwest over Nova Scotia's rocky interior before lining up over the harbor. Right-side passengers get a good look at Bedford Basin, the Halifax peninsula, and the Atlantic coastline just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Bedford Basin, Halifax Harbour, Halifax peninsula skyline, Atlantic coastline.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Halifax?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Halifax International (YHZ) takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,967 miles (4,775 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Halifax flight path pass over?
Rocky Mountain foothills over Colorado, the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie, and the Appalachian Mountains before descent into the Maritimes.