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LAS → LBB
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Lubbock)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more direct perspective of the Grand Canyon's northern rims and the dramatic elevation changes of the New Mexico mountain ranges.
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Lake Mead
Expansive views of the reservoir's deep blue waters contrasting with the stark Mojave Desert.
Grand Canyon North Rim
A breathtaking look at the vast, colorful sedimentary layers and deep carved canyons.
Sandia Mountains
The rugged granite peaks that tower over the eastern edge of the Rio Grande Valley.
Llano Estacado
The dramatic cliff-like transition known as the Caprock Escarpment as you enter Texas.
Choose the left side for optimal lighting during morning flights, as the sun will be behind you. Watch for the Grand Canyon roughly 20 to 30 minutes after departure. In winter, look for snow caps on the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque.
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Hoover Dam
Visible almost immediately after takeoff, spanning the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.
Meteor Crater
The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site, appearing as a perfect circle in the Arizona desert.
Painted Desert
Stunning vistas of multi-colored badlands extending through the Navajo Nation.
West Texas Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white turbines dotting the flat horizon as you approach Lubbock.
The right side is the only side to see the Hoover Dam during the climb out of Las Vegas. Keep your camera ready within the first 5 minutes. For sunset flights, this side will experience the full intensity of the desert sun, so keep your window shade handy.
Book Hotels in LubbockDistance: 1,244 km (773 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: LBB (33.663601, -101.822998)
Route Type: Domestic
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