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LAS → JAX
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Grand Canyon and the vibrant Painted Desert during the first hour, followed by the lush landscapes of the Southeast.
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Lake Mead
The massive reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam, showcasing deep blue waters against stark desert mountains.
Grand Canyon North Rim
Dramatic aerial views of the canyon's northern plateaus and deep, colorful limestone carvings.
Painted Desert
An expanse of badlands with vibrant, stratified layers of siltstone and shale in northern Arizona.
Albuquerque Skyline
The urban center of New Mexico nestled between the Rio Grande and the Sandia Mountains.
Mississippi River
The wide, meandering primary waterway of the United States as you cross near the mid-south.
Okefenokee Swamp
A vast, peat-filled wetland on the Georgia-Florida border known for its primitive ecosystem.
Book a left-side window for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the Grand Canyon. The canyon typically appears 15 to 25 minutes after takeoff. During the winter months, look for snow caps on the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque. As you descend into Jacksonville, this side offers the best views of the deep green pine forests of the Southeast.
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Hoover Dam
The iconic concrete arch-gravity dam spanning the Colorado River immediately after takeoff.
Meteor Crater
A nearly perfect circular impact site in the Arizona desert near Winslow.
Texas Panhandle
Endless patterns of agricultural circles and flat plains stretching to the horizon.
Gulf Coast Horizon
On clear days, the distant sparkle of the Gulf of Mexico is visible as you transit through the Deep South.
St. Johns River
The majestic north-flowing river that defines the landscape of Jacksonville during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch a spectacular sunset over the desert landscapes. Watch for the Hoover Dam within the first 5-10 minutes of flight. As the plane approaches Jacksonville from the west, look for the unique northward flow of the St. Johns River and the urban sprawl of the city's western suburbs.
Book Hotels in JacksonvilleDistance: 3,156 km (1,961 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Route Type: Domestic
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