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BNA → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of diverse landscapes, including the Ozarks and the Southern Rockies, peaking with a world-class view of the Las Vegas Strip during typical landing patterns.
Ozark National Forest
Lush, rolling hills and dense forest canopy stretching across Arkansas and southern Missouri.
Sangre de Cristo Range
Snow-capped peaks of the southernmost Rockies, providing a majestic skyline during the mid-flight cruise.
Monument Valley
Famous sandstone buttes and spires of the Navajo Nation visible in the distance across the Four Corners region.
Valley of Fire
Brilliant red Aztec sandstone formations that glow intensely under the desert sun just north of Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Strip
A spectacular view of the mega-resorts, the Eiffel Tower, and the Sphere during the final approach to Runway 26.
Mount Charleston
The highest peak in Southern Nevada, often capped with snow even when the valley below is scorching.
The right side is the 'money side' for the Las Vegas arrival. Most flights approach from the east and loop north of the city; if the plane lands facing west, the right side gets a perfect view of the entire Strip. Book an evening flight to see the neon lights of the city in their full glory.
Nashville Skyline
A clear view of the Cumberland River and the iconic 'Batman Building' shortly after departure.
Palo Duro Canyon
The second largest canyon in the United States, showcasing rugged red clay and sandstone formations in Texas.
Sandia Mountains
Dramatic granite peaks that tower over the Rio Grande Valley as you cross into New Mexico.
Grand Canyon South Rim
Sweeping views of the Colorado River and the most developed, scenic sections of the canyon.
Hoover Dam
The massive concrete structure holding back the Colorado River on the Arizona-Nevada border.
Lake Mead
The striking contrast of deep blue water against the stark, jagged Mojave Desert landscape.
Sit toward the back of the plane to ensure the wing doesn't obstruct your view of the Grand Canyon. For the best photography, a mid-afternoon flight provides the most dramatic shadows in the canyon depths. Watch for the 'bathtub ring' around Lake Mead, which is clearly visible from this side.
Distance: 2,549 km (1,584 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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