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CLT → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior for this route as it offers the most direct views of the Grand Canyon and often provides the iconic aerial perspective of the Las Vegas Strip during the final approach.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Early flight views of the rolling, mist-covered ridges of western North Carolina.
Ozark Plateau
The deep greens and winding rivers of the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas and Missouri.
Colorado Plateau
A transition into the high desert featuring vibrant red rock formations and deep mesas.
The Grand Canyon
The world-famous geological wonder is typically visible to the north about 40 minutes before landing.
Lake Mead
The bright blue waters of the reservoir contrasted against the stark, dark desert mountains.
Las Vegas Strip
During the descent and pattern for landing, the iconic resort skyline is usually visible on this side.
This is the premier side for photography. Keep your camera ready roughly 45 minutes before landing for the Grand Canyon. On the final approach into LAS, pilots often fly a pattern that showcases the entire Strip from the right-hand windows. For night flights, this side offers a spectacular light show as the city emerges from the dark desert.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Dense, forested peaks of the Appalachian range visible shortly after takeoff from Charlotte.
Mississippi River
The massive waterway serves as a clear geographic marker dividing the eastern and western U.S.
Great Plains Grid
The geometric beauty of circular irrigation patterns across Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.
Arizona Highlands
Rugged desert mountain ranges and the Mogollon Rim stretching across the southern horizon.
San Francisco Peaks
The high-altitude volcanic peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona, standing out against the desert floor.
Choose this side if you want to avoid the harsh glare of the sun on afternoon flights heading west. It offers excellent views of the southern deserts and the Mississippi River crossing, though you may miss the Grand Canyon depending on the specific flight corridor used that day.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,077 km (1,912 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 37 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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