Pico to Los Angeles is 4,810 miles (7,740 km), a flight of about 9 hours 30 minutes.
Right side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get the dramatic close-up of Mount Pico's volcanic cone and the inter-island channels of the Azores. On landing into LAX you get the LA Basin, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the downtown skyline. The left side offers open Atlantic at departure and suburban sprawl on approach.
Flight Path
The route tracks northwest across the North Atlantic, passing well south of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, then crosses the continental US over the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. The Sierra Nevada range in California is visible in the final hour of flight. Much of the route is over open ocean with no landmarks, but the Rocky Mountain crossing offers views of the Colorado Plateau and Mojave Desert on descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PIX
RIGHTPico Airport's runway runs roughly east-west (runway 09/27). Departing westbound toward LAX, the right side faces north, giving you a close view of Pico's volcanic summit (Mount Pico, 2,351m) as you climb out over the Atlantic. The left side looks south over open ocean immediately.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTLAX primarily uses runways 24L/24R for westward landings, with the approach coming from the east over the Los Angeles Basin. The right side faces north on final approach, giving clear views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Hollywood Hills, and the downtown LA skyline to the northeast. The left side looks south over Inglewood and suburban sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Pico (PIX) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pico to Los Angeles. Right side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get the dramatic close-up of Mount Pico's volcanic cone and the inter-island channels of the Azores. On landing into LAX you get the LA Basin, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the downtown skyline. The left side offers open Atlantic at departure and suburban sprawl on approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Pico in Pico?
During takeoff from Pico (PIX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Pico Airport's runway runs roughly east-west (runway 09/27). Departing westbound toward LAX, the right side faces north, giving you a close view of Pico's volcanic summit (Mount Pico, 2,351m) as you climb out over the Atlantic. The left side looks south over open ocean immediately. Notable sights include: Mount Pico volcanic cone, Faial Island to the northwest, São Jorge Island to the northeast, the channel between the islands.
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 primarily uses runways 24L/24R for westward landings, with the approach coming from the east over the Los Angeles Basin. The right side faces north on final approach, giving clear views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Hollywood Hills, and the downtown LA skyline to the northeast. The left side looks south over Inglewood and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Mountains, Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Bay coastline.
How long is the flight from Pico to Los Angeles?
The flight from Pico (PIX) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 9 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,810 miles (7,740 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Pico to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest across the North Atlantic, passing well south of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, then crosses the continental US over the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. The Sierra Nevada range in California is visible in the final hour of flight. Much of the route is over open ocean with no landmarks, but the Rocky Mountain crossing offers views of the Colorado Plateau and Mojave Desert on descent.