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BDL → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the premier choice for this transcontinental journey, providing a direct aerial view of Lake Powell and the iconic Hoover Dam during the final approach into Las Vegas.
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Hudson River Valley
Early views of the meandering Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains shortly after departing the Northeast.
Mississippi River
The massive scale of the American waterway dividing the eastern forests from the western plains.
Southern Rockies
Dramatic snow-capped peaks and high-altitude plateaus as you cross over Colorado and New Mexico.
Lake Powell
A stunning contrast of deep blue water against the jagged, red rock canyons of the Utah-Arizona border.
Lake Mead
The massive reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam, visible during the final 15 minutes of flight.
Hoover Dam
A spectacular bird's-eye view of this engineering marvel just before touchdown at McCarran.
Sit on the left for a superior view of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead during the typical arrival into LAS. For westbound morning flights, the sun will be on the left, so keep your window shade down initially to avoid glare; by late afternoon, the left side offers the best lighting for photography of the desert landscape.
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Great Lakes Shoreline
Views of the industrial heritage and expansive waters of Lake Erie and Lake Michigan's southern tip.
Midwestern Heartland
A geometric patchwork of agricultural fields stretching across the Great Plains for hundreds of miles.
Arches National Park
The distinct red sandstone formations and natural bridges of eastern Utah are often visible from altitude.
Grand Canyon North Rim
If the flight path is slightly south, the north rim of the canyon offers immense scale and geological depth.
Las Vegas Strip
When landing from the east toward the west, the right side provides a view of the famous casino skyline.
The right side is excellent for spotting the Grand Canyon and Arches National Park mid-flight. If the plane circles the city before landing, you may get a clearer view of the Strip's bright lights. This side is also better for avoiding direct sun glare on mid-day westbound flights as the sun remains to the south.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 3,688 km (2,292 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 20 min
Departure: BDL (41.9388999939, -72.68319702149999)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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