Which side to sit on from New York to Los Angeles?
Sit on the right side flying New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). It has the better view on 27 of 27 daily flights, with NYC, Grand Canyon and Monument Valley.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 9 of 9 flights | New York City, Los Angeles, Grand Canyon |
| Afternoon | Right | 8 of 8 flights | New York City, Los Angeles, Grand Canyon |
| Evening | Right | 10 of 10 flights | New York City, Los Angeles, Newark |
What you'll see
- NYC on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Central Park on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Great Sand Dunes on the right, 207 min after takeoff
- Shiprock on the right, 230 min after takeoff
- Monument Valley on the right, 237 min after takeoff
- Lake Powell on the right, 245 min after takeoff
- Grand Canyon on the right, 253 min after takeoff
- Hoover Dam on the right, 268 min after takeoff
- Mojave Desert on the right, 278 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Mountain on the left, 291 min after takeoff
- San Jacinto Peak on the left, 291 min after takeoff
- LA on the right, 305 min after takeoff
Based on 27 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 New York 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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