Which side to sit on from Salt Lake City to Long Beach?
Sit on the left side flying Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach (LGB). It has the better view on 5 of 5 daily flights, with Salt Lake, Hoover Dam and Bryce Canyon.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 2 of 2 flights | Salt Lake City, San Gorgonio Mountain, Hoover Dam / Lake Mead |
| Afternoon | Left | 1 of 1 flights | San Gorgonio Mountain, Wasatch Range, Hoover Dam / Lake Mead |
| Evening | Left | 2 of 2 flights | Salt Lake City, Hoover Dam / Lake Mead |
What you'll see
- Salt Lake Temple on the left, 1 min after takeoff
- Salt Lake on the left, 2 min after takeoff
- Bryce Canyon on the left, 33 min after takeoff
- Zion Canyon on the left, 38 min after takeoff
- Hoover Dam on the left, 53 min after takeoff
- Vegas on the right, 56 min after takeoff
- Charleston Peak on the right, 58 min after takeoff
- Mojave Desert on the left, 65 min after takeoff
- Big Bear Lake on the left, 78 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Mountain on the left, 79 min after takeoff
- Lake Arrowhead on the right, 79 min after takeoff
- San Jacinto Peak on the left, 81 min after takeoff
Based on 5 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 Salt Lake City to Long Beach?
The right. This flight heads south, so the western sky is on the right. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
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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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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