Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Halifax. The right side wins overall due to the spectacular LAX departure views of Santa Monica Bay and the LA coastline, which are more visually dramatic than the Halifax arrival. During the cruise over the northeastern US and Maritime Canada, the right side also offers slightly better views of the Gulf of Maine and Nova Scotia coastline on descent.

During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX departures heading east use runways 24L/24R pointing west, so aircraft bank north after takeoff. Right side passengers get a clear view of the Santa Monica Bay coastline, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the urban sprawl of the LA Basin. Left side faces inland smog and suburban sprawl with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica Mountains, Palos Verdes Peninsula, downtown LA skyline to the northeast.

When landing at Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YHZ approaches typically use runway 14/32. On approach from the west-southwest, left-side passengers get views of Halifax Harbour, the Bedford Basin, and the Dartmouth waterfront. The right side faces inland Nova Scotia forest with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, Dartmouth waterfront, McNabs Island.

The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Halifax International (YHZ) takes Approximately 6 to 6.5 hours.

The flight tracks northeast over the Mojave Desert, then across the Four Corners region, continuing over the Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, crossing the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, then over upstate New York and Vermont, before crossing into Quebec and the Maritime provinces. The Connecticut River valley, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Bay of Fundy are notable features in the final two hours of flight.