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LAS → CID
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the iconic aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip upon departure and provides a more direct perspective of the red rock formations in Utah and the high-altitude peaks of the central Colorado Rockies.
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The Las Vegas Strip
Unparalleled views of the casino skyline and the Stratosphere tower shortly after takeoff.
Valley of Fire State Park
Dramatic red Aztec sandstone outcrops located just northeast of the Las Vegas valley.
Utah Red Rocks
Views of the rugged terrain near Bryce Canyon and the Arches region as you cross into Utah.
Central Colorado Rockies
Aerial perspective of the high peaks near Aspen and the snow-capped Gore Range.
Denver Metro
The sprawling Denver metropolitan area where the mountains meet the Great Plains.
To see the Las Vegas Strip, ensure the flight is departing toward the west/southwest and looping back. For morning flights, the left side is the 'shade side,' providing better lighting for photography without glare. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 50 minutes in for the transition from desert browns to alpine greens and whites.
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Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
A clear view of the massive reservoir and the iconic dam on the Nevada-Arizona border.
Grand Canyon (North Rim)
The northern reaches of the Grand Canyon and the winding Colorado River path.
Pikes Peak
One of Colorado's most famous 14ers, standing prominently on the southern edge of the flight path.
Great Plains Grids
The geometric beauty of center-pivot irrigation circles across Nebraska and Kansas.
Iowa Heartland
The lush green and gold patchwork of cornfields as the plane descends into Cedar Rapids.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Hoover Dam immediately after takeoff. Note that on eastbound flights during the day, this side will be exposed to direct sunlight, which can make the cabin warmer and cause significant window glare. During winter, look for the frozen surfaces of the many small lakes in Nebraska and Iowa.
Book Hotels in Cedar RapidsDistance: 2,119 km (1,317 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 50 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: CID (41.88470077514648, -91.71080017089844)
Route Type: Domestic
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