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GDL → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range during the ascent and a spectacular approach into Las Vegas featuring Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Breathtaking views of deep canyons and high peaks in Western Mexico shortly after takeoff.
Sonoran Desert
The vast, rugged landscapes of Arizona featuring unique geological formations and reddish soil.
Lake Mead
The massive blue reservoir of the Colorado River, often circled during the approach to LAS.
Hoover Dam
A clear view of this engineering marvel and the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Las Vegas Strip
Depending on the landing pattern, you may see the iconic casinos and the Sphere during the final descent.
The right side is highly recommended for the descent. Flights into LAS often approach from the east or south, banking over Lake Mead. To see the Hoover Dam, look out about 10-15 minutes before landing. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountains.
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Sea of Cortez
Distant views of the Gulf of California and the coastline of Sinaloa and Sonora.
Gran Desierto de Altar
Massive sand dune fields located in the Sonoran Desert near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Imperial Valley
The stark geometric patterns of agricultural fields contrasting with the surrounding California desert.
Pacific Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides front-row seats to the sun setting over the Pacific horizon.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to capture the golden hour over the desert. This side also provides better views of the Salton Sea and the agricultural grids of the Mexicali valley during the mid-flight transition.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,079 km (1,292 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: International
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