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LAS → STL
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a premier tour of the American Southwest's most iconic landmarks. Passengers enjoy immediate views of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead before traversing the heart of the Grand Canyon. The route continues over the jagged San Juan Mountains and Pikes Peak, finishing with the best potential view of the Gateway Arch upon arrival in St. Louis.
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Hoover Dam
The massive engineering marvel and the deep blue expanse of Lake Mead visible shortly after takeoff.
Grand Canyon
Extensive views of the South Rim and the complex geological layers of the world's most famous canyon.
Lake Powell
The winding turquoise waters of Glen Canyon cutting through the desert landscape.
San Juan Mountains
Rugged, jagged peaks in southwestern Colorado, often snow-capped well into the summer.
Pikes Peak
The easternmost major peak of the Rockies, standing sentinel over the transition to the Great Plains.
The Gateway Arch
St. Louis's iconic stainless steel monument, often visible on the approach to Lambert Airport.
The right side is essential for seeing the Grand Canyon. Be ready with your camera approximately 15-20 minutes after departure from LAS. For the Gateway Arch, the best views typically occur if the flight lands from the West (Runway 12 or 30). Late afternoon flights on this side can be bright, so have sunglasses ready for the desert leg.
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Vibrant red Aztec Sandstone formations located just north of Las Vegas.
Zion & Bryce Canyon
Dramatic views of the Markagunt Plateau and the colorful hoodoos of the 'Grand Staircase'.
Central Colorado Rockies
A vast sea of 14,000-foot peaks including the Elk and Sawatch Ranges.
Kansas High Plains
Geometric patterns created by massive circular center-pivot irrigation fields.
Kansas City
The skyline and suburban sprawl of the 'City of Fountains' visible during the mid-flight transit.
Missouri River
The winding riverbed that carves through the landscape as the plane begins its descent.
Choose the left side for spectacular views of Utah's red rock country and the higher northern ridges of the Colorado Rockies. Morning flights are ideal for this side, as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the northern canyon walls and mountain faces without glare. Watch closely about 40 minutes in for the transition from desert to alpine terrain.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,202 km (1,368 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Route Type: Domestic
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