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LAS → LRD
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Laredo International Airport (Laredo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the glistening gypsum dunes of White Sands and a long-duration view of the Rio Grande and the international border during the descent.
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Sonoran Desert
Rugged volcanic peaks and vast basins characteristic of the Arizona-Mexico borderlands.
White Sands National Park
A stunning, massive expanse of brilliant white gypsum sand dunes visible from high altitude.
El Paso & Juárez
A dense urban sprawl bisected by the international border and the Franklin Mountains.
Amistad Reservoir
A large, sprawling blue lake on the Rio Grande near Del Rio, marking the final phase of the flight.
The Rio Grande
The serpentine river forming the international boundary between the US and Mexico.
The right side is essential for viewing White Sands and the Rio Grande. For afternoon flights, be prepared for some sun glare. Look for the massive 'X' sculpture in Juárez when passing El Paso.
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Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
Visible shortly after departure from LAS, featuring deep blue water contrasting against the stark desert canyon.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multi-colored badlands and sedimentary layers across northeastern Arizona.
Sandia Mountains
The dramatic eastern edge of the Rio Grande Rift, towering over the Albuquerque basin.
West Texas Oil Fields
A vast grid of access roads and pads stretching across the Permian Basin floor.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The departure from Las Vegas often provides a more direct view of the Las Vegas Strip if the plane departs towards the east.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,757 km (1,092 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: LRD (27.543800354003903, -99.46160125732422)
Route Type: Domestic
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