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GFK → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Grand Forks International Airport (Grand Forks) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more consistent parade of iconic American landscapes, including the dramatic erosions of the Badlands, the dense forests of the Black Hills, and a prime view of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam during the descent into Las Vegas.
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Badlands National Park
Exposed sedimentary layers and jagged spires creating a multi-colored lunar landscape in South Dakota.
Black Hills National Forest
Dark, forested mountain range rising from the plains, home to Mount Rushmore and Harney Peak.
Southern Rockies
The snow-capped peaks of the Front Range and the high alpine basins of Colorado and Wyoming.
Lake Mead
The stark contrast of deep blue water against the jagged red rock formations of the Mojave Desert.
Hoover Dam
An incredible aerial perspective of the concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River during arrival.
Choose the left side for the best geological variety. For the most dramatic lighting over the Badlands and Black Hills, look for morning or late afternoon flights when long shadows define the ridges. During the descent into LAS, the left side typically provides the clearest view of the Hoover Dam and the massive bathtub ring of Lake Mead.
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Devils Tower
The iconic igneous laccolith rising 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River in Wyoming.
Wind River Range
Stunning views of remote, glaciated peaks and the Continental Divide in western Wyoming.
Zion National Park
Distances views of the massive cream, pink, and red Navajo Sandstone cliffs of Southern Utah.
The Las Vegas Strip
A front-row seat to the neon skyline and mega-resorts if the plane approaches from the north.
The right side is the winner for the grand finale. Depending on the runway configuration (usually landing on 26L/R), the right side provides an unparalleled view of the Las Vegas Strip. This is particularly spectacular on night flights when the neon lights are fully visible. Watch for Devils Tower early in the flight as you cross from the Dakotas into Wyoming.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 1,978 km (1,229 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 38 min
Departure: GFK (47.949299, -97.176102)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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