Which side to sit on from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Sit on the left side flying Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD). It has the better view on 17 of 25 daily flights, with Lake Powell, LA and Charleston Peak.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 11 of 11 flights | Los Angeles, Fermilab, Lake Powell |
| Afternoon | Left | 4 of 6 flights | Los Angeles, Lake Powell, Las Vegas |
| Evening | Right | 6 of 8 flights | Chicago, Chicago Midway International Airport, Willis Tower |
What you'll see
- LA on the left, 8 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Mountain on the right, 16 min after takeoff
- Mojave Desert on the right, 26 min after takeoff
- Charleston Peak on the left, 31 min after takeoff
- Vegas on the left, 33 min after takeoff
- Hoover Dam on the right, 36 min after takeoff
- Zion Canyon on the left, 47 min after takeoff
- Grand Canyon on the right, 50 min after takeoff
- Bryce Canyon on the left, 53 min after takeoff
- Lake Powell on the left, 57 min after takeoff
- Monument Valley on the right, 63 min after takeoff
- Chicago on the right, 207 min after takeoff
Based on 25 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
Either side. This flight heads east, so the sunset is behind 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 left 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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