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LAX â LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior as it offers closer views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the most iconic perspective of the Las Vegas Strip during the final approach into McCarran.
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Downtown Los Angeles
A clear view of the Wilshire Grand and the skyscraper cluster shortly after the initial turn east.
San Gabriel Mountains
Fly directly alongside Mt. Baldy and the rugged wilderness of the Angeles National Forest.
Ivanpah Solar Facility
A massive array of glistening mirrors in the Mojave Desert that concentrate sunlight onto three central towers.
The Las Vegas Strip
The most famous view on this route, showing the mega-resorts and the Sphere during the descent.
The right side is the 'money seat' for this route. Look for the bright glow of the Ivanpah Solar Plant near the California-Nevada border. Most landing patterns at LAS track south of the airport, placing the entire Las Vegas Strip directly outside the right-hand windows for a spectacular arrival.
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San Fernando Valley
Aerial views of the dense suburban grid and the hills bordering the northern edge of the Los Angeles basin.
Edwards Air Force Base
A glimpse of the massive dry lake beds used for historic aerospace testing and space shuttle landings.
Mt. Charleston
The highest peak in Southern Nevada, often capped with snow during the winter and spring months.
Red Rock Canyon
Stunning crimson sandstone formations located just west of the Las Vegas Valley.
Choose the left side for views of the high desert and the stark geological contrast of Red Rock Canyon. For early morning flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the rising sun when traveling eastbound.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 380 km (236 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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