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MLI → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Quad City International Airport (Moline) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is typically favored for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas Strip during the most common landing patterns.
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Mississippi River
Immediate views of the Quad Cities and the expansive river valley after takeoff from MLI.
Southern Rockies
Soar over the snow-capped peaks of the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo ranges in Colorado.
Grand Canyon Edge
Distant but breathtaking views of the North Rim and the Kaibab Plateau in northern Arizona.
Hoover Dam
A clear view of the massive dam and the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge over the Colorado River.
The Las Vegas Strip
Iconic close-up views of the mega-resorts and neon lights during the final descent into LAS.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed photos. On the final descent into Las Vegas, keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing for the Hoover Dam. For evening flights, this side is essential to see the glowing lights of the Strip.
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The Great Plains
Geometric patterns of Iowa and Nebraska farmlands stretching to the horizon.
Colorado Front Range
Vistas of the high-altitude peaks near the Continental Divide and the Rocky Mountain National Park area.
Canyonlands
The rugged, red-rock terrain of southern Utah, including views toward Arches National Park.
Lake Mead
The vast turquoise waters of the reservoir contrasted against the dark desert volcanic rock.
Red Rock Canyon
Views of the vibrant Aztec Sandstone formations just west of the city upon arrival.
The right side is ideal for capturing the deep reds and oranges of the Utah desert during the golden hour before sunset. If the airport is landing to the south (Runway 19), you may see the Strip from this side, but it is less frequent than the standard western approach.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 2,210 km (1,373 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min
Departure: MLI (41.44850158691406, -90.50749969482422)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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