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LRD → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Laredo International Airport (Laredo) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior, providing views of the Guadalupe Mountains, the shimmering White Sands, and a spectacular approach past the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead directly into the Las Vegas valley.
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Guadalupe Peak
The dramatic El Capitan limestone cliff and the highest point in Texas are visible from altitude.
White Sands
The shimmering white gypsum dunefield stands out brilliantly against the dark surrounding mountains.
Gila Wilderness
High-altitude forested terrain providing a deep green contrast to the desert floor.
Lake Mead
The deep blue waters of the reservoir contrasted against the red rock canyons of Nevada.
Hoover Dam
A clear view of the massive concrete structure on the border of Arizona and Nevada during descent.
Las Vegas Strip
The iconic hotels and the Sphere are often visible during the final banking turns into the airport.
The right side is essential for the iconic Las Vegas arrival. Aim for a flight arriving at night to see the Strip neon lights, or mid-day to capture the brilliant white of the gypsum dunes near Alamogordo.
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Chihuahuan Desert
Expansive arid basins across the Texas-New Mexico border showing unique geology.
Chiricahua Mountains
Rugged sky islands rising from the desert floor in southeastern Arizona.
Rio Grande Valley
Aerial views of the international boundary winding through the southern plains.
El Paso Pass
Dense urban grid and the Franklin Mountains as you cross into the Southwest.
Best for sunset views if flying in the evening, as the sun sets to the west. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as you cross from Texas into the high desert of New Mexico.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,757 km (1,092 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: LRD (27.543800354003903, -99.46160125732422)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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