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MCI → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
While both sides are spectacular, the left side typically offers a superior angle for viewing the Grand Canyon's eastern reaches, the vast expanse of Lake Mead, and the iconic Hoover Dam during the final descent into Las Vegas.
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Kansas Patchwork
Intricate geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields across western Kansas and eastern Colorado.
Sangre de Cristo Range
The dramatic southern edge of the Rockies featuring rugged, snow-capped peaks in southern Colorado.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multi-colored rock layers of the high desert plateau near the Four Corners region.
Little Colorado River
The deep, winding turquoise waters of the gorge as it approaches the Grand Canyon.
Lake Mead
The massive, bright blue reservoir contrasting sharply against the stark Mojave Desert landscape.
Hoover Dam
A clear view of the historic concrete arch-gravity dam and the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Hoover Dam on approach. For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses or a polarizer for photos. During late afternoon flights, the golden hour light hits the canyon walls beautifully, but glare can be an issue.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesFront Range Rockies
Panoramic views of Colorado's highest peaks, including Pikes Peak and the area surrounding Denver.
Canyonlands & Arches
The otherworldly red rock formations and deep canyons of eastern Utah near Moab.
Grand Staircase-Escalante
A vast sequence of sedimentary rock layers that stretch across southern Utah's high plateau.
Valley of Fire
Brilliant red sandstone formations that appear to glow, located just northeast of Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Strip
If the plane approaches from the north or makes a wide bank, you may see the entire resort corridor.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the Utah red rocks and Colorado peaks perfectly without glare. Watch for the snow-capped peak of Mount Charleston as you begin your final descent into the Las Vegas valley.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 1,829 km (1,136 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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