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LAS → PSC
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Tri Cities Airport (Pasco)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the volcanic skyline of the Pacific Northwest and the stark fault-block mountains of the Great Basin.
Death Valley National Park
Aerial views of the salt flats and rugged desert ranges bordering Nevada and California shortly after takeoff.
Steens Mountain
A massive, isolated fault-block mountain in southeastern Oregon that rises dramatically from the desert floor.
Mount Adams & Mount Hood
On clear days, these iconic snow-capped volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range dominate the western horizon.
Fort Rock Basin
Ancient volcanic craters and remnants of prehistoric lakes visible in the high desert of central Oregon.
Opt for the left side on afternoon flights to see the Cascade volcanoes illuminated by the setting sun. For winter travel, the contrast between the white snow and the dark volcanic basalt of the desert is exceptionally photogenic. Look for Mount Rainier in the distance about 20 minutes before landing.
Las Vegas Strip
Depending on the departure runway, you may get a direct view of the iconic casino skyline and MSG Sphere.
Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
The deep blue waters of the reservoir contrasted against the vibrant red rocks of the Mojave.
Blue Mountains
The sprawling, forested ridges and deep river canyons of northeastern Oregon and the Idaho border region.
Columbia River Confluence
The massive meeting point of the Snake and Columbia Rivers visible just moments before touchdown at PSC.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid the direct sun glare while viewing the Great Basin. Have your camera ready within the first 5 minutes of flight for the best chance to capture the Las Vegas Strip. During descent, watch for the distinct green circles of center-pivot irrigation marking the region's agricultural hub.
Distance: 1,180 km (733 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: PSC (46.26470184326172, -119.11900329589844)
Route Type: Domestic
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