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ALB → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Albany International Airport (Albany) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of the American Southwest, including the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead, and the Hoover Dam during the descent.
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Adirondack Foothills
Lush green rolling hills and valleys visible shortly after departing Albany.
Lake Erie
Expansive views of the southern shoreline and industrial ports near Buffalo and Erie.
Great Plains Patchwork
The geometric precision of agricultural center-pivot irrigation circles across Kansas.
Southern Rockies
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado.
Grand Canyon
Breathtaking views of the South Rim's immense depth and stratified rock layers.
Hoover Dam
A clear view of the engineering marvel and the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Lake Mead
The brilliant blue waters of the reservoir contrasting sharply against the Mojave Desert's red rocks.
Sit behind the wing for unobstructed photos of the Grand Canyon. The lighting is best on morning flights as the sun illuminates the canyon walls. Watch for the 'bathtub ring' on Lake Mead, which is highly visible on the left side during the final 15 minutes of the flight.
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Chicago Skyline
On clear days, the distant Sears Tower and Lake Michigan coastline are visible to the north.
Colorado Front Range
Views of the highest peaks in the Rockies, including Longs Peak and the Continental Divide.
Canyonlands and Zion
Distal but vibrant views of the plateau country and the unique formations of southern Utah.
Valley of Fire
Intense red Aztec sandstone formations that appear to glow as you enter Nevada airspace.
The Las Vegas Strip
A stunning view of the mega-resorts and the Sphere as the plane aligns for a Runway 26 arrival.
The right side is ideal for night flights to see the neon glow of the Las Vegas Strip during landing. If the flight path takes a northern route, you may see the Great Salt Lake in the distance. Keep your camera ready for the bright red rock formations of the Valley of Fire just before the descent begins.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 3,592 km (2,232 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 14 min
Departure: ALB (42.74829864501953, -73.80169677734375)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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