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CID → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from The Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of the American West, the Right Side (Starboard) provides a more consistent view of the high Rocky Mountain peaks and the most iconic approach views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam.
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Omaha & Missouri River
Aerial view of the Nebraska-Iowa border and the winding Missouri River shortly after takeoff.
Rocky Mountain National Park
The jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Continental Divide north of Denver.
Arches & Canyonlands
Intricate orange sandstone formations and the deep trenches carved by the Colorado River.
Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
A stunning view of the massive reservoir and the historic dam during the final descent.
Red Rock Canyon
The vibrant red Aztec Sandstone cliffs west of the city visible during the landing loop.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep your window shade up as you cross into Nevada; the transition from the turquoise waters of Lake Mead to the desert floor is one of the most scenic descents in the United States.
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Great Plains Patchwork
Geometric patterns of Iowa and Nebraska farmland stretching to the horizon.
Southern Front Range
Vistas of Pikes Peak and the southern chain of the Colorado Rockies.
Bryce & Zion Vistas
The crimson colors and unique geological steps of the Grand Staircase-Escalante region.
The Las Vegas Strip
On specific landing patterns, the Left Side offers a direct view of the casino skyline.
Choose the left side for late afternoon or evening flights to experience a dramatic sunset over the desert. If the plane approaches LAS from the east and lands on the 26 runways, the left side is usually the one with the 'money shot' of the Las Vegas Strip hotels.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,119 km (1,317 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 50 min
Departure: CID (41.88470077514648, -91.71080017089844)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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