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LAS → SHV
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Shreveport Regional Airport (Shreveport)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of iconic landmarks shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas, including the Hoover Dam and the stunning North Rim of the Grand Canyon, while avoiding direct southern sun glare for most of the flight.
Las Vegas Strip
Bird's eye view of the world-famous casino corridor during the initial climb.
Hoover Dam & Lake Mead
Incredible perspective of the engineering marvel and the deep blue waters of the reservoir.
Grand Canyon North Rim
Sweeping views of the canyon's intricate layers and the Colorado River if on a northerly departure path.
Sandia Mountains
The dramatic western face of the mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Amarillo & Palo Duro
The 'Grand Canyon of Texas' is often visible to the north as you cross the Panhandle.
Agricultural Grids
Infinite circular irrigation patterns creating a geometric quilt across the Texas plains.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic scenery in the first 45 minutes. To avoid the glare of the southern sun during midday flights, this side provides much better conditions for photography. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up for the Hoover Dam shot.
Mojave Desert
Vast stretches of high desert landscape and rugged mountain ranges south of Vegas.
Meteor Crater
The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site located near Winslow, Arizona.
Coconino National Forest
The transition from red rocks to the world's largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest.
West Texas Sunset
If on an evening flight, this side offers spectacular oranges and purples over the horizon.
East Texas Piney Woods
The landscape transforms from brown desert to dense green forests as you approach Shreveport.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset, though the sun can be intense during the afternoon. Look for the distinct circular shape of Meteor Crater about 30-40 minutes into the flight. As you descend into SHV, the right side often gets a better view of the Red River winding through Louisiana.
Distance: 1,997 km (1,241 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: SHV (32.446602, -93.8256)
Route Type: Domestic
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