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PHL → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this transcontinental route, primarily because it offers a front-row seat to the Hoover Dam and the iconic Las Vegas Strip during the final descent into LAS.
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Philadelphia Skyline
Aerial views of Center City, the Delaware River, and the Sports Complex immediately after takeoff.
Mississippi River
A clear view of the massive waterway as the flight crosses from the East into the Great Plains.
Southern Rockies
Dramatic views of Colorado's snow-capped peaks, including the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo ranges.
Arches & Canyonlands
Red rock formations and deep carvings of the Colorado River near Moab, Utah.
Hoover Dam
An incredible top-down view of the engineering marvel and the O'Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge.
The Las Vegas Strip
Usually visible on final approach, offering a spectacular view of the mega-resorts and the Sphere.
Sit behind the wing to ensure your view of the Las Vegas Strip isn't obstructed during landing. For morning flights, this side will be shaded, reducing glare for photography. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for Lake Mead and the Dam.
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Appalachian Ridges
The distinctive 'fold and thrust' belt of central Pennsylvania visible shortly after departure.
Midwest Patchwork
The geometric beauty of the American heartland's agricultural fields stretching to the horizon.
Rocky Mountain NP
Rugged northern Colorado terrain including Longs Peak and the Continental Divide.
San Rafael Swell
A giant 'buckle' in the earth's crust in Utah featuring jagged sandstone reefs.
Valley of Fire
Bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops that appear to glow against the grey desert floor.
The right side is excellent for viewing the rugged northern Rockies and the vast Utah wilderness. Note that on afternoon flights, you will face the sun for the duration of the trip, which can make the cabin hot and the windows difficult to look out of without sunglasses.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 3,494 km (2,171 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 7 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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