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MAF → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Midland International Airport (Midland) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more consistently dramatic landscape, featuring the massive Mogollon Rim, the high peaks of Flagstaff, and a superior view of Lake Mead during the descent.
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Albuquerque Skyline
Look for the Rio Grande valley and the Sandia Mountains flanking the city to the east.
Mogollon Rim
The massive 2,000-foot escarpment that defines the edge of the Colorado Plateau in Arizona.
San Francisco Peaks
The soaring volcanic peaks near Flagstaff, usually snow-capped in winter and early spring.
Lake Mead
Vibrant blue waters framed by dark volcanic rock as you cross into Nevada near the Hoover Dam.
The right side is the shade side for afternoon flights, making it better for photography. Keep your camera ready about 30 minutes before landing for the transition from the high plateau to the Lake Mead basin.
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Guadalupe Mountains
View the dramatic limestone cliffs of El Capitan, the highest peak in Texas, shortly after takeoff.
Salt Basin
Bright white salt flats located just west of the mountains, creating a stark desert contrast.
Gila Wilderness
Fly over the rugged canyons and forested mountains of southwestern New Mexico.
Las Vegas Strip
Often provides an iconic view of the casinos and resorts during the final approach pattern into LAS.
Choose the left side if you want a chance at seeing the Las Vegas Strip on landing. To avoid the intense desert sun during afternoon flights, the left side may experience more direct heat and glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,278 km (794 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: MAF (31.9424991607666, -102.2020034790039)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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