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ONT → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Ontario International Airport (Ontario) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this short hop, offering views of the rugged San Gabriel range, the massive aircraft boneyards in Victorville, the futuristic Ivanpah solar towers, and a more direct view of the Las Vegas Strip on the typical descent.
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San Gabriel Mountains
Dramatic views of Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) and the rugged peaks immediately after departing the Inland Empire.
Victorville Boneyard
Look down at the Southern California Logistics Airport to see hundreds of stored commercial airliners parked in the desert.
Ivanpah Solar Facility
Three glowing towers surrounded by thousands of mirrors reflecting sunlight in the Ivanpah Dry Lake bed.
Primm & Stateline
The cluster of casinos and the Desperado roller coaster marking the border between California and Nevada.
The Las Vegas Strip
On standard approaches to runways 26L or 26R, the left side provides a stunning panoramic view of the entire resort corridor.
Book a window seat on the left (Port) side for the highest chance of seeing the Las Vegas Strip. Sunset flights are particularly spectacular as the desert mountains turn purple and the city lights begin to flicker on. Avoid the wing area for unobstructed views of the desert floor.
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San Bernardino Mountains
Views of the eastern San Bernardino range, including glimpses toward Big Bear Lake and San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Mojave National Preserve
An expansive look at the diverse desert ecosystem, including the Kelso Dunes and vast Joshua tree forests.
Cima Dome
A remarkably symmetrical volcanic dome rising gently from the desert floor, covered in a dense woodland of Joshua trees.
Jean Dry Lake
The stark white expanse of the dry lake bed, often used for land art installations and off-road racing.
Henderson & Black Mountain
The sprawling suburban landscape of the Las Vegas Valley's southeastern edge and the dark volcanic rock of the Black Mountains.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. While it misses the primary view of the Strip, it offers a better perspective of the vast, untouched wilderness of the Mojave National Preserve and the Henderson suburbs.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 317 km (197 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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