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LAS → PSP
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic perspective of the high desert and the spectacular descent through the San Gorgonio Pass, featuring California's highest peaks and iconic wind farms.
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Red Rock Canyon
Vibrant red sandstone peaks and limestone cliffs visible to the west shortly after departure.
Ivanpah Solar Facility
The glowing towers of the world's largest solar thermal plant near the California-Nevada border.
San Gorgonio Mountain
Southern California's highest peak, frequently snow-capped in winter, towering over the flight path.
San Gorgonio Pass
The iconic wind farm with thousands of turbines spinning in the gap between the mountain ranges.
San Jacinto Peak
The dramatic 10,000-foot vertical rise of the mountain overlooking the Palm Springs airport.
The right side is the preferred choice for this route. You will get an intimate look at the San Bernardino Mountains and the sheer northern face of Mount San Jacinto. Late afternoon flights are particularly scenic as the setting sun casts long shadows across the mountain ridges and the wind turbine fields.
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Las Vegas Strip
Aerial views of the iconic mega-resorts and the Sphere shortly after takeoff from LAS.
Mojave National Preserve
Observe the vast, rugged beauty of the high desert and ancient volcanic cinder cones.
Joshua Tree National Park
Peer into the northern reaches of the park featuring dense Joshua Tree forests and rock formations.
Coachella Valley
The green patches of golf courses and palm groves contrast sharply with the desert floor during arrival.
Select the left side for the best view of the Las Vegas Strip if the flight departs to the south. During the final approach, you will have a wide-angle view of the lower Coachella Valley and the visible San Andreas Fault line running along the Indio Hills. Morning flights provide the best lighting for desert textures.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 279 km (173 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: PSP (33.829700469970696, -116.50700378417967)
Route Type: Domestic
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