While the takeoff offers dramatic Cascade views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more sustained and varied scenery—mountains, major urban landscape, and ocean views. The right side captures the most visually distinctive portion of the flight.
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Flight Path
Redmond to Los Angeles is 727 miles (1,171 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
During cruise over central California, you'll pass over the Sierra Nevada range (visible on the right/east side around 30,000 feet), the San Joaquin Valley agricultural plains, and the Kern River drainage. The Tehachapi Mountains mark the transition zone between the valley and the Los Angeles basin. Clear days offer views of the southern Sierra peaks and the vast agricultural grid of the Central Valley.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from RDM
LEFTLeft side offers immediate views of the Cascade Range peaks as you climb out northwestward from Redmond. The volcanic summits and high desert terrain dominate the early climb phase.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views during descent into LAX. You'll see the San Gabriel Mountains to the north, then the Los Angeles basin sprawl, and finally the Pacific coastline and Santa Monica Bay as you approach from the east.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Roberts Field (RDM) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Redmond to Los Angeles. While the takeoff offers dramatic Cascade views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more sustained and varied scenery—mountains, major urban landscape, and ocean views. The right side captures the most visually distinctive portion of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Roberts Field in Redmond?
During takeoff from Roberts Field (RDM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Cascade Range peaks as you climb out northwestward from Redmond. The volcanic summits and high desert terrain dominate the early climb phase. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington visible on clear days), High Desert plateau terrain, Deschutes River valley below, Eastern Oregon ponderosa forest.
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. Right side provides excellent views during descent into LAX. You'll see the San Gabriel Mountains to the north, then the Los Angeles basin sprawl, and finally the Pacific coastline and Santa Monica Bay as you approach from the east. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles basin urban grid, Santa Monica Bay and Pacific coastline, Long Beach harbor.
How long is the flight from Redmond to Los Angeles?
The flight from Roberts Field (RDM) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 727 miles (1,171 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Redmond to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
During cruise over central California, you'll pass over the Sierra Nevada range (visible on the right/east side around 30,000 feet), the San Joaquin Valley agricultural plains, and the Kern River drainage. The Tehachapi Mountains mark the transition zone between the valley and the Los Angeles basin. Clear days offer views of the southern Sierra peaks and the vast agricultural grid of the Central Valley.