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LGB → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (Long Beach) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the rugged San Gabriel Mountains and a direct look at the futuristic Ivanpah Solar Facility near the Nevada border.
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San Gabriel Mountains
Fly alongside the high peaks of the Angeles National Forest, including the snow-capped Mount Baldy in winter.
Victorville Boneyard
Look down at the Southern California Logistics Airport to see hundreds of retired commercial aircraft parked in the desert.
Ivanpah Solar Facility
A stunning view of three glowing towers surrounded by thousands of mirrors reflecting sunlight near the state line.
Primm Valley
The cluster of casinos and the Desperado roller coaster appearing suddenly at the California-Nevada border.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare. The highlight is the Ivanpah Solar plant, which appears about 15 minutes before landing; it is incredibly bright and hard to miss.
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San Bernardino Forest
Beautiful aerial views of Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead surrounded by dense pine forests.
Mojave National Preserve
Expansive desert vistas featuring cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and the distant Kelso Dunes.
Ivanpah Dry Lake
A stark, white alkali flat used for land sailing and land speed records just before crossing into Nevada.
Las Vegas Strip
Depending on the wind and runway, you may get a sweeping view of the Sphere and major resort towers.
The right side is preferred for afternoon flights to catch the 'golden hour' light hitting the desert mountains. If the pilot approaches Las Vegas from the west, this side offers a better view of the Strip's skyline.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 372 km (231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: LGB (33.81769943, -118.1520004)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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