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EUG → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Mahlon Sweet Field (Eugene) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual sequence including the towering Mount Shasta, the rugged eastern Sierra Nevada, and a frequently better angle for viewing the Las Vegas Strip on approach.
Upper Willamette Valley
Lush greenery and the winding Willamette River visible shortly after departure from Eugene.
Mount Shasta
The 14,179-foot stratovolcano provides one of the most iconic sights on the West Coast.
Pyramid Lake
A stunning turquoise endorheic lake located in the high desert of northern Nevada.
Eastern Sierra Nevada
The jagged granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada range flank the flight path to the west.
Death Valley National Park
Vast, salt-crusted basins and colorful desert mountains as the plane enters the Mojave.
The Las Vegas Strip
Most standard arrivals bank over the valley, offering a panoramic view of the world-famous resorts.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the desert colors. For the best view of the Las Vegas Strip, sit on the right, as typical landing patterns for LAS involve a clockwise loop over the city.
The Three Sisters
Distant but clear views of the volcanic peaks in the central Oregon Cascades.
Crater Lake
Depending on the specific airway, the deep blue caldera of Oregon's famous national park is visible.
Black Rock Desert
The massive white alkaline playa of northwest Nevada, home to the Burning Man event.
Great Basin Ranges
A series of north-south mountain 'islands' separated by vast desert basins.
Lake Mead
The massive reservoir and Hoover Dam area can be seen during the final descent from the north.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the Cascades under soft light without direct sun glare. Watch for the stark contrast between the green forests of Oregon and the sudden transition into the high desert of Nevada.
Distance: 1,126 km (700 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: EUG (44.12459945678711, -123.21199798583984)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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