Seeing Marina del Rey from a plane
One of the largest man-made small-boat harbors in North America, dredged from wetlands in the 1960s. Look for finger-shaped basins packed with white boats just north of the LAX runways.
5 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Honolulu: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Los Angeles | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Atlanta | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Honolulu | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Los Angeles | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Marina del Rey from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Marina del Rey from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Marina del Rey at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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