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GRI → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (Grand Island) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high Colorado Rockies and is generally favored for the iconic aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip during the final descent into Harry Reid International Airport.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Dramatic views of the alpine tundra and jagged peaks as you cross the Continental Divide.
Arches & Canyonlands
The intricate red rock canyons and plateaus of eastern Utah are often visible from cruise altitude.
Wasatch Range
The towering mountains that frame the eastern edge of the Great Basin.
The Las Vegas Strip
The world-famous skyline of mega-resorts is usually visible on the right during the 'Downwind' leg of the approach.
Mount Charleston
The snow-capped peak of the Spring Mountains provides a stark contrast to the desert valley below.
The right side is the 'money side' for a night arrival into Las Vegas, providing a stunning view of the neon lights of the Strip. During the day, it offers better views of the more dramatic northern sections of the Colorado Rockies. This side also stays in the shade for most of the westbound flight, making for better photography.
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Nebraska High Plains
Expansive views of the agricultural patterns and the Platte River valley shortly after takeoff.
Pikes Peak & Southern Rockies
Distances views of the famous 14er and the rugged peaks of the San Isabel National Forest.
Grand Staircase-Escalante
A vast sequence of sedimentary rock layers stretching across southern Utah.
Lake Mead
The deep blue reservoir created by the Hoover Dam standing out against the desert floor.
Hoover Dam
An incredible top-down view of this engineering marvel on the border of Arizona and Nevada.
Sit on the left if you want the most direct view of the Hoover Dam. For mid-day flights, the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, so keep your window shade down until you reach the mountains to avoid the glare. This side is also excellent for spotting the Colorado River winding through the desert.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,560 km (969 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: GRI (40.96749877929688, -98.30960083007812)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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