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LAS → AMA
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (Amarillo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the Grand Canyon's main corridor and the dramatic high-altitude peaks of northern New Mexico shortly before descent.
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Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
Visible almost immediately after takeoff, providing a clear view of the massive reservoir and the engineering marvel of the dam.
Grand Canyon National Park
A stunning panoramic view of the South Rim and the depth of the canyon as the flight path parallels the rim heading east.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multi-colored rock layers stretching across northern Arizona, particularly striking in the morning light.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southern tip of the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico, often snow-capped during winter and spring months.
Tucumcari Mountain
The distinctive flat-topped mesa that served as a landmark for travelers on the historic Route 66.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. This side provides the best angle for the Grand Canyon, which is the flight's visual centerpiece. If flying in winter, the contrast between the red rocks and white snow on the northern New Mexico peaks is spectacular.
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Meteor Crater
One of the world's best-preserved impact sites, appearing as a perfect giant bowl in the desert floor south of Flagstaff.
Petrified Forest National Park
View the badlands and fossilized wood deposits from above as you cross into eastern Arizona.
Albuquerque & Sandia Peak
A great view of the Rio Grande Valley and the steep western face of the Sandia Mountains.
Route 66 / I-40 Corridor
Track the path of the Mother Road as it winds through the mesas and plateaus of the American Southwest.
Texas Panhandle Plains
The landscape transitions into the vast, grid-patterned agricultural fields and cattle ranches of the High Plains.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Meteor Crater about 30-40 minutes into the flight. Be aware that during midday, the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which can cause significant glare and heat. However, for late afternoon flights, you may catch a beautiful glow on the Sandia Mountains.
Book Hotels in AmarilloDistance: 1,218 km (757 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: AMA (35.219398, -101.706001)
Route Type: Domestic
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