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LAS → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the colorful Utah canyonlands and the most rugged sections of the central Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Valley of Fire
Bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops located shortly after departure from Las Vegas.
Utah National Parks
Distant views of Zion and Bryce Canyon's unique geological formations and plateaus.
Central Rockies
The high-altitude peaks of the Sawatch Range, featuring several of Colorado's highest summits.
Denver Front Range
Where the mountains meet the plains, offering a clear view of the urban corridor from above.
Kansas Patchwork
The transition into the Great Plains with vast, geometric center-pivot irrigation patterns.
Sit on the left for the best morning lighting on the red rocks of Utah. This side also avoids the harsh southern sun glare during the middle of the day. As you approach Kansas City, look for the Missouri River winding through the landscape during the descent.
Hoover Dam
An iconic view of the massive concrete dam and the bridge spanning the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon (North)
Depending on the flight path, the northern reaches of the Grand Canyon may be visible on the horizon.
San Juan Mountains
The rugged and jagged peaks of southwestern Colorado, often capped with snow until mid-summer.
Pikes Peak
The most famous peak in the Front Range, standing as a sentinel over Colorado Springs.
Great Plains Storms
In late spring and summer, this side offers dramatic views of towering cumulonimbus clouds over Kansas.
Select the right side if you want a direct view of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead immediately after takeoff from LAS. Note that the afternoon sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which can cause significant glare and heat through the window during westbound-to-eastbound flights.
Distance: 1,829 km (1,136 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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