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LAS → FSD
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Joe Foss Field Airport (Sioux Falls)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Hoover Dam immediately after takeoff, followed by a dramatic traverse over the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the Platte River valley.
Hoover Dam
The massive concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River, visible almost immediately after takeoff.
Lake Mead
A striking contrast of turquoise water against the stark desert landscape of the Mojave.
Continental Divide
Direct views over the high-altitude snow-capped peaks of the Colorado Rockies.
Denver Metro
The sprawl of the Mile High City is often visible as you transition from mountains to plains.
Platte River
The braided river system that served as a highway for pioneers on the Oregon Trail.
The right side is iconic for the departure view of Hoover Dam. For the best photography, choose a seat ahead of the wing to capture the transition from the jagged Rockies to the flat Great Plains. Afternoon flights on this side will provide the best lighting for the mountains.
Valley of Fire
Stunning bright red Aztec sandstone formations and grey/tan limestone mountains north of Las Vegas.
Zion National Park
Massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that are often visible during the climb out.
Wind River Range
If the flight path trends north, the jagged peaks of western Wyoming dominate the horizon.
Nebraska Sandhills
An expansive area of grass-stabilized sand dunes that create a unique undulating landscape.
Missouri River
The wide, winding river that marks the final approach phase into the Sioux Falls region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. This side is better for spotting the red rock formations of southern Utah and the vast emptiness of the Wyoming basins.
Distance: 1,774 km (1,102 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: FSD (43.5820007324, -96.741897583)
Route Type: Domestic
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