The landing approach into LAX offers more visually distinctive scenery with the San Gabriel Mountains and Pacific coastline. The takeoff from Warsaw is relatively flat and less dramatic. Right side captures the dramatic terrain transition into Southern California.
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Flight Path
Warsaw to Los Angeles is 6,001 miles (9,658 km), a flight of about 9 hours 25 minutes.
Greenland's ice sheet and glaciated fjords (if routed via North Atlantic), Canadian Arctic archipelago and Hudson Bay region, Rocky Mountains (Alberta/British Columbia), Great Plains of western North America
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from WAW
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Vistula River winding through Warsaw's urban landscape and the flat Polish plains extending westward. Right side faces industrial suburbs and offers less distinctive scenery during climb-out.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTRight side provides views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin's urban sprawl as the aircraft descends toward LAX. Left side faces the Pacific Ocean but offers less distinctive terrain detail during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Okecie (WAW) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Warsaw to Los Angeles. The landing approach into LAX offers more visually distinctive scenery with the San Gabriel Mountains and Pacific coastline. The takeoff from Warsaw is relatively flat and less dramatic. Right side captures the dramatic terrain transition into Southern California.
What can I see during takeoff from Okecie in Warsaw?
During takeoff from Okecie (WAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Vistula River winding through Warsaw's urban landscape and the flat Polish plains extending westward. Right side faces industrial suburbs and offers less distinctive scenery during climb-out. Notable sights include: Vistula River (central Warsaw), Warsaw city center with Wisła bridges, flat Polish lowlands extending to the horizon.
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 views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin's urban sprawl as the aircraft descends toward LAX. Left side faces the Pacific Ocean but offers less distinctive terrain detail during final approach. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains (northeast), Los Angeles urban grid and sprawl, Pacific coastline and Santa Monica Bay.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Los Angeles?
The flight from Okecie (WAW) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 9 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,001 miles (9,658 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Warsaw to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
Greenland's ice sheet and glaciated fjords (if routed via North Atlantic), Canadian Arctic archipelago and Hudson Bay region, Rocky Mountains (Alberta/British Columbia), Great Plains of western North America