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LAS → MOT
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Minot International Airport (Minot)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it provides front-row seats to the spectacular Wind River Range in Wyoming and the unique geological formations of the Great Salt Lake and North Dakota Badlands.
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Las Vegas Strip
Aerial views of the iconic resort corridor and downtown skyline shortly after departure.
Great Salt Lake
The vast, shimmering expanse of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
Wind River Range
The rugged, snow-capped granite peaks of the Wyoming Rockies, including Gannett Peak.
Bighorn Mountains
A diverse landscape of alpine meadows and dramatic limestone cliffs in northern Wyoming.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The colorful, eroded terrain of the North Dakota badlands as you approach the destination.
Choose an afternoon flight for the best lighting over the Wyoming mountains. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff if the plane departs to the north for a perfect view of the Strip. In winter, the Wind River Range is particularly striking when fully snow-covered.
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Lake Mead
The deep blue waters of the largest reservoir in the US, contrasted against the desert landscape.
Uinta Mountains
A rare east-west trending mountain range featuring high alpine wilderness and glacial lakes.
Flaming Gorge
Stunning red rock canyons carved by the Green River on the Wyoming-Utah border.
Black Hills
The dark, forested silhouette of the hills in the distance near the South Dakota border.
Lake Sakakawea
The massive Missouri River reservoir visible during the final descent into Minot.
The right side is excellent for early-morning flights as the rising sun illuminates the red rocks of Flaming Gorge. This side offers the best views of the expansive Missouri River water systems in the final 20 minutes of the flight. Watch for the Hoover Dam shortly after takeoff if the flight path tracks eastward.
Book Hotels in MinotDistance: 1,767 km (1,098 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: MOT (48.2593994140625, -101.27999877929688)
Route Type: Domestic
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