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BOI → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (Boise) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally preferred on the route from Boise to Las Vegas, as it offers the best chance to see the dramatic transition from the Snake River Plain to the high desert peaks of the Great Basin, followed by the iconic approach over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam.
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Snake River Plain
Fertile agricultural valleys and ancient volcanic lava flows visible immediately after departing Boise.
Ruby Mountains
The 'Alps of Nevada' featuring glaciated peaks and rugged canyons that rise sharply from the desert floor.
Wheeler Peak
The centerpiece of Great Basin National Park, standing at over 13,000 feet as a massive island in the sky.
Lake Mead
Deep blue waters contrasting sharply against the red and brown hues of the Mojave Desert during the descent.
Hoover Dam
An aerial perspective of the historic concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. The final 15 minutes of flight are the most scenic; keep your window shade up as the plane descends over the Colorado River basin and Lake Mead. During winter, look for the sharp snow-lines on the Nevada mountain ranges.
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Owyhee Canyonlands
Extremely remote and rugged river canyons carved into the high desert plateau of the tri-state area.
Basin and Range
A textbook view of North American geography featuring alternating parallel mountain ranges and flat valleys.
Mount Charleston
The snow-capped summit of the Spring Mountains which looms over the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas Strip
Depending on the landing direction, you may get a sweeping view of the mega-resorts and the Stratosphere.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the spectacular desert 'Alpenglow' on the mountain ridges. If the wind is coming from the west, the landing pattern may circle the city, giving the right side a closer view of the Downtown and Strip areas.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 837 km (520 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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