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MFR → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (Medford) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the massive Mount Shasta and the dramatic transition from the lush Cascades into the jagged High Sierra and Mojave Desert landscapes.
Mount Shasta
The crown jewel of the flight, this 14,179-foot snow-capped stratovolcano is visible in immense detail.
Sierra Nevada Crest
Views of the eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada, including the sharp granite peaks near Mono Lake.
Death Valley National Park
The vast, shimmering salt flats and deep canyons of the hottest place on Earth are visible to the west.
Red Rock Canyon
The vivid red sandstone cliffs and 'Keystone Thrust' are visible just as the plane begins its final turn into the city.
The Hoover Dam
On specific flight patterns from the north, you can occasionally spot this engineering marvel in the distance to the southeast.
Choose the right side for morning or midday flights to get the best illumination on Mount Shasta. This side provides the most 'geologically diverse' view, spanning from volcanic peaks to desert depressions. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the desert haze.
Mount McLoughlin
A striking steep-sided lava cone volcano in the Cascade Range visible shortly after takeoff from Medford.
Upper Klamath Lake
Oregon's largest freshwater body, reflecting the sky amidst the arid high desert plateau.
Modoc National Forest
Expansive views of volcanic plateaus and ponderosa pine forests along the California-Oregon border.
Great Basin Ranges
The 'Basin and Range' province of Nevada, featuring repetitive, north-south running mountain chains.
The Las Vegas Strip
On a standard southern approach into LAS, the left side often provides the iconic view of the casinos and the Sphere.
The left side is preferred for night flights to catch the neon glow of the Las Vegas Strip during landing. It is also the better side for sunrise flights to avoid the harsh glare of the morning sun which would be on the right.
Distance: 965 km (600 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: MFR (42.37419891357422, -122.8730010986328)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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