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ICT → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (Wichita) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of iconic Southwestern landmarks including the Meteor Crater, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, and a spectacular close-up of the Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas Strip during the final approach.
Kansas High Plains
The geometric beauty of circular irrigation patterns across the vast agricultural landscape of Western Kansas.
Meteor Crater
A nearly perfect circular impact site visible near Winslow, Arizona, appearing as a massive bowl in the desert floor.
The Painted Desert
Vibrant layers of sedimentary rock showing hues of lavender, red, and orange across the Arizona badlands.
Grand Canyon South Rim
Stunning vistas of the deep canyons and the Colorado River as the flight tracks along the southern edge of the national park.
Hoover Dam
An incredible aerial perspective of the massive concrete structure holding back the Colorado River at the Black Canyon.
The Las Vegas Strip
Unmatched views of the mega-resorts, fountains, and the High Roller wheel as the plane descends into McCarran.
Sit on the left for the 'Standard Terminal Arrival Route' which usually passes south of the Grand Canyon and loops around the Hoover Dam. For evening flights, this side catches the sunset glow over the desert, though glare can be intense. The best views of the Strip occur during landings on runways 26L or 26R.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains, often snow-capped well into the spring.
Shiprock
The towering 1,500-foot volcanic rock formation that rises abruptly from the desert floor in New Mexico.
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon
Deep blue water winding through intricate red rock canyons and the San Juan River arm.
Grand Canyon North Rim
The higher, more forested side of the canyon, offering views of the Kaibab Plateau's deep ravines.
Lake Mead
The vast expanse of the reservoir, showing the 'bathtub ring' water lines against the dark desert mountains.
The right side is excellent for seeing the rugged terrain of Northern New Mexico and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It avoids direct sunlight for most of the westbound journey, making it better for photography. In the winter, the snow-covered peaks of the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff are visible to the north.
Distance: 1,584 km (984 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: ICT (37.649899, -97.433098)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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