Which side to sit on from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Sit on the right side flying Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX). It has the better view on 23 of 23 daily flights, with Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Lake Powell.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 7 of 7 flights | Los Angeles, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley |
| Afternoon | Right | 9 of 9 flights | Los Angeles, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley |
| Evening | Right | 7 of 7 flights | Los Angeles, Ontario International Airport, Des Moines |
What you'll see
- Great Sand Dunes on the left, 121 min after takeoff
- Mesa Verde NP on the right, 140 min after takeoff
- Shiprock on the left, 143 min after takeoff
- Monument Valley on the right, 150 min after takeoff
- Lake Powell on the right, 157 min after takeoff
- Grand Canyon on the right, 165 min after takeoff
- Hoover Dam on the right, 180 min after takeoff
- Mojave Desert on the right, 189 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Wind on the left, 200 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Mountain on the left, 201 min after takeoff
- San Jacinto Peak on the left, 201 min after takeoff
- LA on the right, 214 min after takeoff
Based on 23 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 Chicago 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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