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LAS → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the preferred choice for this eastbound route, primarily because it offers the most iconic views of the Grand Canyon and the Las Vegas Strip immediately after takeoff.
Las Vegas Strip
Breathtaking views of the world-famous hotels and neon lights shortly after takeoff from LAS.
Lake Mead
The massive turquoise reservoir and the rugged desert landscape of the Valley of Fire.
Grand Canyon
Spectacular views of the South Rim and the winding Colorado River as you cross into Arizona.
Southern Rockies
Dramatic mountain peaks and deep valleys of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.
Mississippi River
The massive, meandering waterway of the American South, often seen near Memphis.
Appalachian Foothills
The dense green canopy of the Blue Ridge mountains as you descend into Georgia.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For morning flights, the sun will be on the right side, making the left side perfect for glare-free photos of the Grand Canyon. If flying at night, the Las Vegas departure is spectacular from this side.
Hoover Dam
Depending on the departure path, a clear view of the historic engineering marvel.
Meteor Crater
A nearly perfect circular impact site visible in the vast Arizona desert floor.
Painted Desert
Expansive vistas of multicolored rock layers and badlands in the Southwest.
Albuquerque
Views of the Rio Grande valley and the Sandia Mountains in New Mexico.
Great Plains
A patchwork of circular irrigation fields creating geometric patterns across Texas.
Atlanta Skyline
Excellent views of the Downtown and Midtown skyscrapers on final approach to ATL.
The right side is excellent for catching the Atlanta skyline during the final descent. Be aware that on morning flights, the sun will be directly in your window for the first half of the trip. Use your flight tracker to spot Meteor Crater shortly after passing the Grand Canyon area.
Distance: 2,805 km (1,743 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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