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LAS → GRI
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (Grand Island)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views of the American Southwest, including an early pass by the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, followed by the distant but massive expanse of the Grand Canyon's north rim and the rugged San Juan Mountains.
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
A stunning aerial perspective of the dam and the deep blue waters of the reservoir against the desert landscape.
Grand Canyon North Rim
The vast scale and intricate erosion patterns of the world's most famous canyon are visible to the south.
Lake Powell
The winding, flooded canyons of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area create a striking sapphire blue pattern on the desert floor.
San Juan Mountains
Spectacular views of the rugged, high-altitude peaks of southwestern Colorado, often capped with snow.
Platte River Valley
As you approach Grand Island, watch for the wide, braided channels of the Platte River cutting through the Nebraska plains.
The right side is unbeatable for the first 15 minutes of the flight; keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from LAS for the Hoover Dam. For the best photography of the Grand Canyon and Colorado peaks, mid-morning flights offer the most balanced lighting without harsh shadows.
Valley of Fire State Park
Vibrant red sandstone formations and jagged gray limestone mountains visible shortly after departing Las Vegas.
Bryce Canyon National Park
The unique geological structures known as hoodoos and the natural amphitheaters of southern Utah are visible to the north.
Sawatch Range
View the highest peaks in the Colorado Rockies, including Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, as the flight crosses the Continental Divide.
Nebraska Sandhills
The transition from the rugged mountains to the unique undulating grass-stabilized dunes of western Nebraska.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look out early for the stark contrast between the Mojave Desert and the red rock country of Utah. During winter, the snow-covered peaks of the northern Colorado Rockies are a major highlight on this side.
Distance: 1,560 km (969 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: GRI (40.96749877929688, -98.30960083007812)
Route Type: Domestic
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