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RNO → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Reno Tahoe International Airport (Reno) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the Sierra Nevada crest, the desolate beauty of Death Valley, and a high-probability view of the Las Vegas Strip during the final approach.
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Sierra Nevada Crest
Breathtaking views of the jagged, often snow-capped eastern peaks of the Sierra range throughout the first half of the flight.
Mono Lake
An ancient saline lake known for its distinctive tufa towers and deep blue waters nestled against the mountains.
Death Valley
Stunning vistas of the Panamint Range and the salt flats of the lowest point in North America as you cross into the Mojave.
Mount Charleston
The massive, forested 11,916-foot peak that looms over the Las Vegas valley, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding desert.
Las Vegas Strip
When landing on the common Runway 26L/R, this side offers a spectacular close-up view of the mega-resorts and the Sphere.
This is the premier choice for scenery. Choose an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountains and Death Valley in gold. If the winds are from the west (common), the right side provides the iconic 'Strip view' during the descent into LAS. Ensure you sit clear of the wing for the best photography of Mono Lake.
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Walker Lake
A striking natural desert lake that provides a vivid blue contrast against the arid Nevada landscape shortly after departure.
Hawthorne Army Depot
The world's largest ammunition depot, featuring thousands of bunkers arranged in surreal, perfectly symmetrical grid patterns across the desert floor.
Great Basin Topography
Classic 'Basin and Range' geography featuring long, parallel mountain chains separated by wide, flat desert valleys.
Nellis Range Borders
Expansive views of the restricted military testing grounds that characterize the remote southern Nevada wilderness.
Sit on the left for sunrise flights to watch the morning light first strike the Sierra peaks to the west. It is also the better side for viewing the geometric patterns of the Hawthorne depot. During night flights, you will see the distant glow of remote mining towns like Tonopah.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 556 km (345 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: RNO (39.49909973144531, -119.76799774169922)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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