Which side to sit on from Houston to Los Angeles?
Sit on the right side flying Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX). It has the better view on 10 of 15 daily flights, with San Gorgonio Mountain, LA and Carlsbad Caverns NP.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 5 of 5 flights | Los Angeles, San Gorgonio Mountain, SoFi Stadium |
| Afternoon | Right | 5 of 5 flights | Los Angeles, San Gorgonio Mountain, SoFi Stadium |
| Evening | Left | 5 of 5 flights | Houston, Long Beach, El Paso |
What you'll see
- Houston on the left, 2 min after takeoff
- Austin on the left, 22 min after takeoff
- Carlsbad Caverns NP on the right, 71 min after takeoff
- Phoenix on the right, 127 min after takeoff
- San Jacinto Peak on the left, 162 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Mountain on the right, 163 min after takeoff
- Big Bear Lake on the right, 163 min after takeoff
- Lake Arrowhead on the right, 165 min after takeoff
- Mt. San Antonio on the right, 170 min after takeoff
- LA on the right, 178 min after takeoff
- Long Beach on the left, 178 min after takeoff
- SoFi Stadium on the right, 180 min after takeoff
Based on 15 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Houston to Los Angeles?
Either side. This flight heads west, so the sunset is ahead of you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The right side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Questions
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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