Edmonton to Los Angeles flight pathYEGLAX

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Flight time2h 55m
Distance1,359
Heading192° → 189°

Edmonton to Los Angeles is 1,359 miles (2,187 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side tracks the west side of the flight path, offering views of the Rocky Mountain foothills near departure, the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin terrain during cruise, and the San Gabriel Mountains plus LA basin on arrival, versus mostly flat plains on the left.

Takeoff · YEGRIGHTRocky Mountain foothills, North Saskatchewan River valley, Edmonton's grid farmland
Landing · LAXRIGHTSan Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley, downtown Los Angeles skyline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Route passes over the Montana Rockies near Glacier country, the Great Salt Lake basin, and the arid ranges of the Great Basin before descending into Southern California.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from YEG

RIGHT

Climbing out of Edmonton heading south, the right (west) side offers distant views of the Canadian Rockies' foothills rising along the horizon, while the left side shows only flat prairie farmland stretching to the horizon.

Rocky Mountain foothillsNorth Saskatchewan River valleyEdmonton's grid farmland
Aerial window seat view during landing at Los Angeles (right side) — San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley, downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Bay

Landing at LAX

RIGHT

On the typical west-flow approach into LAX from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the San Fernando Valley before turning south, giving right-side passengers views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the sprawling LA basin before the final turn toward the coast.

San Gabriel MountainsSan Fernando Valleydowntown Los Angeles skylineSanta Monica Bay

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edmonton International (YEG) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edmonton to Los Angeles. The right side tracks the west side of the flight path, offering views of the Rocky Mountain foothills near departure, the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin terrain during cruise, and the San Gabriel Mountains plus LA basin on arrival, versus mostly flat plains on the left.

What can I see during takeoff from Edmonton International in Edmonton?

During takeoff from Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Edmonton heading south, the right (west) side offers distant views of the Canadian Rockies' foothills rising along the horizon, while the left side shows only flat prairie farmland stretching to the horizon. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain foothills, North Saskatchewan River valley, Edmonton's grid farmland.

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. On the typical west-flow approach into LAX from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the San Fernando Valley before turning south, giving right-side passengers views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the sprawling LA basin before the final turn toward the coast. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley, downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Bay.

How long is the flight from Edmonton to Los Angeles?

The flight from Edmonton International (YEG) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,359 miles (2,187 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Edmonton to Los Angeles flight path pass over?

Route passes over the Montana Rockies near Glacier country, the Great Salt Lake basin, and the arid ranges of the Great Basin before descending into Southern California.