Buffalo Narrows to Los Angeles flight pathYVTLAX

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Flight time4h 00m
Distance1,586
Heading202° → 194°

Buffalo Narrows to Los Angeles is 1,586 miles (2,553 km), a flight of about 4 hours.

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Right

Right side wins at both ends of this flight. During the mid-flight portion tracking southwest over Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, and into California, the right side also tends to offer better views of the Sierra Nevada and Mojave Desert terrain as the aircraft descends toward Southern California.

Takeoff · YVTRIGHTBuffalo Narrows lake and its namesake channel, Peter Pond Lake to the northeast, boreal muskeg and spruce forest patchwork
Landing · LAXRIGHTSanta Monica Bay and Pacific coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles urban grid and downtown skyline to the northeast

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight tracks southwest over the boreal plains of Alberta, crosses the Rocky Mountain foothills near Calgary or Lethbridge, then over the Montana and Idaho Rockies including the Bitterroot Range, continues over the Snake River Plain of southern Idaho, crosses the Great Basin desert of Nevada, and descends over the Mojave Desert and San Bernardino Mountains before entering the Los Angeles Basin

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Takeoff from YVT

RIGHT

Buffalo Narrows airport (YVT) typically departs runway 27 (westward), so a right-side seat faces north over Buffalo Narrows lake itself and the surrounding boreal wetlands of northwestern Saskatchewan. The lake's distinctive narrow channel connecting the upper and lower sections is clearly visible below during climb-out.

Buffalo Narrows lake and its namesake channelPeter Pond Lake to the northeastboreal muskeg and spruce forest patchworkChurchill River drainage wetlands
Aerial window seat view during landing at Los Angeles (right side) — Santa Monica Bay and Pacific coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles urban grid and downtown skyline to the northeast, Marina del Rey harbor

Landing at LAX

RIGHT

LAX arrivals on runways 24L/24R approach from the northeast over the Los Angeles Basin, and a right-side seat gives a clear view south over the South Bay, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and the Pacific Ocean coastline. You also get a prolonged view of the LA urban grid and the Santa Monica Bay as the aircraft descends over the basin.

Santa Monica Bay and Pacific coastlinePalos Verdes PeninsulaLos Angeles urban grid and downtown skyline to the northeastMarina del Rey harbor

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Buffalo Narrows (YVT) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buffalo Narrows to Los Angeles. Right side wins at both ends of this flight. During the mid-flight portion tracking southwest over Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, and into California, the right side also tends to offer better views of the Sierra Nevada and Mojave Desert terrain as the aircraft descends toward Southern California.

What can I see during takeoff from Buffalo Narrows in Buffalo Narrows?

During takeoff from Buffalo Narrows (YVT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Buffalo Narrows airport (YVT) typically departs runway 27 (westward), so a right-side seat faces north over Buffalo Narrows lake itself and the surrounding boreal wetlands of northwestern Saskatchewan. The lake's distinctive narrow channel connecting the upper and lower sections is clearly visible below during climb-out. Notable sights include: Buffalo Narrows lake and its namesake channel, Peter Pond Lake to the northeast, boreal muskeg and spruce forest patchwork, Churchill River drainage wetlands.

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 arrivals on runways 24L/24R approach from the northeast over the Los Angeles Basin, and a right-side seat gives a clear view south over the South Bay, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and the Pacific Ocean coastline. You also get a prolonged view of the LA urban grid and the Santa Monica Bay as the aircraft descends over the basin. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay and Pacific coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles urban grid and downtown skyline to the northeast, Marina del Rey harbor.

How long is the flight from Buffalo Narrows to Los Angeles?

The flight from Buffalo Narrows (YVT) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 4 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 1,586 miles (2,553 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Buffalo Narrows to Los Angeles flight path pass over?

The flight tracks southwest over the boreal plains of Alberta, crosses the Rocky Mountain foothills near Calgary or Lethbridge, then over the Montana and Idaho Rockies including the Bitterroot Range, continues over the Snake River Plain of southern Idaho, crosses the Great Basin desert of Nevada, and descends over the Mojave Desert and San Bernardino Mountains before entering the Los Angeles Basin