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LAS β FAR
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Hector International Airport (Fargo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an incredible sequence of landmarks starting with a prime view of the Las Vegas Strip, followed by the jagged red rocks of Southern Utah and the high-altitude peaks of the Wyoming and South Dakota wilderness.
Las Vegas Strip
Immediately after takeoff, witness the dense cluster of mega-resorts and neon lights of the Strip before banking north.
Zion National Park
Look for the massive sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon, appearing as deep orange and cream gashes in the landscape.
Bryce Canyon
Spot the unique 'hoodoo' rock formations and the natural amphitheaters of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.
Wind River Range
As you cross Wyoming, the left side provides views of the remote, snow-capped peaks of the Continental Divide.
Black Hills
In Western South Dakota, the dark, forested silhouettes of the Black Hills rise sharply above the surrounding prairie.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur. On morning flights, the left side stays in the shade, providing better lighting for photography of the Utah canyons. Watch closely in the first 10 minutes for the Las Vegas city transition into the Valley of Fire.
Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
View the massive reservoir and the engineering marvel of the Hoover Dam nestled in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon North Rim
Depending on the specific ATC vector, the distant, vast expanses of the Grand Canyonβs North Rim are visible to the south.
Lake Powell
The winding blue waters of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area contrast sharply against the surrounding desert.
Badlands National Park
Striking geological deposits and eroded buttes provide a lunar-like landscape as you approach the Dakotas.
Missouri River
The wide, serpentine path of the Missouri River marks the transition into the flat, fertile Red River Valley.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the Hoover Dam. As you approach Fargo, look for the geometric patterns of the vast agricultural 'checkerboard' that dominates the Northern Plains.
Distance: 1,937 km (1,204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: FAR (46.92070007324219, -96.81580352783205)
Route Type: Domestic
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