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LBB → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Lubbock) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled sequence of Southwest landmarks, including the southern Rocky Mountains, the perfectly preserved Meteor Crater, and the stunning expanse of the Grand Canyon South Rim.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southern tip of the Rocky Mountains near Santa Fe, often dusted with snow in winter.
Meteor Crater
A 50,000-year-old impact site near Winslow, Arizona, appearing as a perfect circle in the desert floor.
San Francisco Peaks
Dormant volcanoes near Flagstaff, including Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona.
Grand Canyon South Rim
Dramatic views of the canyon's layered red rocks and the winding Colorado River deep below.
Lake Mead
The deep blue waters of the largest reservoir in the US, providing a vivid contrast to the surrounding red desert.
Hoover Dam
The iconic concrete arch-gravity dam on the border between Nevada and Arizona.
Las Vegas Strip
The world-famous skyline of mega-resorts and the Sphere, usually visible on the final approach into LAS.
The right side is essential for high-altitude sightseeing. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight for the Meteor Crater. During landing, if the plane approaches from the east to land on Runway 26, the right side provides a panoramic view of the entire Las Vegas Strip.
Llano Estacado
The vast, flat plateau of the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico visible immediately after takeoff.
Gila Wilderness
The rugged peaks and deep forested valleys of southwestern New Mexico's most remote terrain.
Salt River Canyon
A series of deep, colorful gorges in central Arizona often referred to as a mini-Grand Canyon.
Seven Magic Mountains
If landing from the south, look for the neon-colored boulder towers in the Ivanpah Valley.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is also excellent for viewing the stark contrast between the Mojave Desert floor and the rapid suburban expansion of Henderson during the final descent.
Distance: 1,244 km (773 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: LBB (33.663601, -101.822998)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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