OKC → LAS

Sangre de Cristo Mountains

The southernmost subrange of the Rockies, offering snow-capped peaks and high-altitude alpine scenery in New Mexico.

Painted Desert

A vast landscape of triassic rock featuring every shade of red, orange, and purple stretching across Northern Arizona.

The Grand Canyon

The highlight of the route; the right side typically offers a sweeping view of the South Rim and the Colorado River's deep carving.

Lake Mead

The vibrant blue waters of the largest reservoir in the United States contrast sharply against the surrounding red volcanic rock.

North Las Vegas

During the standard arrival, the right side often looks down over the downtown area and the northern end of the Strip.

Palo Duro Canyon

The 'Grand Canyon of Texas' appears as a massive red-clay gash in the landscape shortly after crossing the Texas Panhandle.

Sandia Mountains

A dramatic mountain range bordering Albuquerque, featuring steep granite cliffs that glow pink at sunset.

Meteor Crater

An incredibly well-preserved impact site nearly a mile wide, visible as a distinct circular depression in the Arizona desert.

Hoover Dam

The massive concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River is often visible on the left during the descent into Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Strip

Depending on the landing pattern, the left side can provide a direct view of the high-rise resorts and the Sphere during final approach.