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ORD → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers the premier vantage point for the iconic Las Vegas Strip on descent, along with stunning views of the central Rocky Mountains and Lake Mead.
Windy City Farewell
A potential glimpse of the Willis Tower and Chicago skyline depending on the departure runway and immediate turn west.
Rocky Mountain High
Direct views over the snow-capped peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the Continental Divide at cruising altitude.
Hoover Dam & Lake Mead
The deep blue waters of Lake Mead and the engineering marvel of the Hoover Dam are visible during the final descent.
The Las Vegas Strip
The most famous view in aviation, showing the Bellagio fountains, Sphere, and themed resorts as you approach for landing.
Book a window seat on the left for the classic Vegas arrival experience. Most flights land facing west, placing the Strip directly in view. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the desert landscape, while night flights provide a spectacular neon light show.
Heartland Geometry
Intricate patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across the Nebraska and Kansas agricultural plains.
Utah Canyons
Aerial perspectives of the rugged, carved landscapes near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Southern Utah.
Valley of Fire
Stunning bright red Aztec sandstone formations located just northeast of the Las Vegas valley.
Spring Mountains
View of Mount Charleston, which often remains snow-capped well into the spring, contrasting with the desert floor.
The right side is excellent for avoiding direct southern sun glare during midday flights. It provides a superior view of the unique red rock geology of the Southwest. If the airport is using an uncommon easterly landing pattern, this side may occasionally catch the Strip.
Distance: 2,432 km (1,511 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 15 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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