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LAS → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers immediate and spectacular views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam shortly after takeoff, followed by distant views of the Grand Canyon's southern rim and the rugged Arizona highlands.
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Lake Mead
The massive, bright blue reservoir of the Colorado River contrasting sharply with the surrounding red desert rock.
Hoover Dam
An incredible aerial perspective of this engineering marvel and the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Grand Canyon (Distant)
Depending on the specific flight path, the jagged red edges of the canyon's western and southern rims are visible on the horizon.
Prescott National Forest
A transition from low desert to high-altitude Ponderosa pine forests and mountainous terrain.
Mazatzal Mountains
Rugged, multi-colored mountain peaks that mark the descent into the Salt River Valley.
Sit in front of or behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view of the Hoover Dam, which appears within the first 5-10 minutes of flight. Morning flights are ideal for this side to avoid the harsh afternoon sun glare and to catch the early light hitting the canyon walls.
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Las Vegas Strip
If taking off to the south, you get a quick glance at the massive casino resorts and the Sphere before turning east.
Colorado River
Views of the river as it snakes south through the Black Canyon toward Lake Mohave.
Mojave Desert
Expansive views of the arid Basin and Range province, showing unique geological fault lines and alluvial fans.
Weaver Mountains
Prominent granitic formations and the high desert landscape near Yarnell and Wickenburg.
White Tank Mountains
The western boundary of the Phoenix metro area, known for its deep canyons and petroglyphs.
Choose this side for sunset flights to witness the desert landscape glow in orange and purple hues. This side often provides a better view of the Phoenix suburban sprawl and the Estrella Mountains during the final approach into Sky Harbor.
Book Hotels in PhoenixDistance: 411 km (255 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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