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LAS → YWG
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of iconic engineering and natural wonders early in the flight, including the Hoover Dam and the jagged Wyoming wilderness, followed by the unique topography of the Black Hills.
Hoover Dam & Lake Mead
Visible shortly after takeoff from LAS, offering a perfect top-down view of the dam and the deep blue reservoir.
Grand Canyon North Rim
While distant, the vast red-rock formations of the Grand Canyon's northern edge can often be spotted on the horizon.
Wind River Range
Some of Wyoming's highest and most rugged peaks, featuring glaciers and granite spires.
The Black Hills
The dark, pine-covered mountains of South Dakota stand out sharply against the flatter Great Plains.
Red River Valley
The exceptionally flat, fertile farmland of the Red River Valley marks the final descent into Winnipeg.
Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff; the turn out of Las Vegas often provides a stunning sweep of Lake Mead. For morning flights, the right side will be sun-drenched, which is great for seeing ground detail but can be bright; use the window shade as needed.
Wasatch Mountains
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks stretching across Utah provide a rugged mountain backdrop for mid-flight viewing.
Great Salt Lake
The massive, shimmering expanse of the Western Hemisphere's largest saltwater lake is often visible to the northwest.
The Missouri River
The winding, serpentine path of the Missouri River cuts through the northern plains of North Dakota.
Turtle Mountain
A forested plateau rising unexpectedly from the surrounding prairie along the North Dakota and Manitoba border.
Sit on the left for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sun setting over the Rocky Mountains. On the approach into YWG, this side may provide a broader view of the vast Canadian prairies and Assiniboine Park if the plane circles from the west.
Distance: 2,108 km (1,310 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 49 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Route Type: International
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