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LAS → SAN
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to San Diego International Airport (San Diego)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the San Bernardino Mountains and an unbeatable panoramic view of the San Diego skyline and Balboa Park during the final descent.
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Red Rock Canyon
Striking red Aztec Sandstone cliffs visible immediately after takeoff from LAS.
San Bernardino Mountains
Fly past Mount San Gorgonio and the alpine lakes near Big Bear.
Temecula Valley
Aerial views of Southern California's lush vineyards and rolling hills.
Torrey Pines
The rugged Pacific coastline and world-famous golf course near La Jolla.
San Diego Skyline
An incredibly close view of skyscrapers and Balboa Park on the iconic final approach.
Sit on the right for the iconic San Diego Approach. You will fly remarkably low over Balboa Park and right past downtown buildings. Dusk flights are spectacular for seeing the city lights of San Diego and the Inland Empire.
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Mojave National Preserve
Expansive views of the Kelso Dunes and ancient cinder cone volcanoes.
Salton Sea
The shimmering blue surface of California's largest lake visible in the distance.
Anza-Borrego Badlands
Deeply eroded canyons and rugged desert terrain of the Colorado Desert.
Tijuana Border
Views of the international border and Tijuana's urban density during the final banking turn.
Las Vegas Valley
A view of the suburban sprawl and distant mountains surrounding the Vegas basin.
Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun rises in the east, highlighting the desert colors. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the border during the final banking maneuver into the airport.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 416 km (258 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: SAN (32.7336006165, -117.190002441)
Route Type: Domestic
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