About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Snohomish Co (PAE) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Everett to Los Angeles. The left side delivers the more dramatic and sustained scenery: the Cascade volcanoes on departure, then the Sierra Nevada running parallel to the flight path through central California, and the Tehachapi Mountains before descent. The right side has a slight edge only at LAX arrival, but the left wins the full flight experience.
What can I see during takeoff from Snohomish Co in Everett?
During takeoff from Snohomish Co (PAE), sit on the Left side for the best views. PAE's primary departure runway 16R sends aircraft southbound over Puget Sound. The left (east) side gives you a direct view of the Cascade Range including Mount Rainier, Mount Baker to the north, and the full sweep of the Snohomish River delta below. The right side faces west toward the Olympic Peninsula across the Sound. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (southeast), Mount Baker (northeast), Puget Sound and Possession Sound, Snohomish River delta.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX's primary arrival runways 24L/24R have aircraft approaching from the east over the Los Angeles Basin. The right (north) side gives you the Santa Monica Mountains, the Hollywood Hills, downtown LA skyline, and the full urban grid of the basin. The left side faces south toward the less distinctive South Bay and Long Beach. Notable sights include: Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Mountains and Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Bay coastline, the LA urban grid.
How long is the flight from Everett to Los Angeles?
The flight from Snohomish Co (PAE) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes.
What does the Everett to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly south-southwest over the Cascades, then down the Central Valley corridor of California with the Sierra Nevada visible to the left (east) — including the High Sierra and Kings Canyon region. Mount Shasta is visible early in the flight to the left. The Tehachapi Mountains mark the transition from the Central Valley into the LA Basin. The right side shows the Coast Ranges and Pacific coastline intermittently through California.