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SAT → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of iconic landmarks, including the best vantage point for the Grand Canyon and the world-famous Las Vegas Strip during final approach.
Texas Hill Country
Rolling green hills and limestone ridges visible immediately after departing San Antonio.
Meteor Crater
A near-perfect circular impact site located near Winslow, Arizona, easily spotted from cruising altitude.
Grand Canyon
The awe-inspiring northern vistas of the world's most famous canyon system as the flight heads west.
The Las Vegas Strip
Unmatched views of the mega-resorts, the Sphere, and the fountains on the final approach into Harry Reid International.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multicolored badlands stretching across the horizon in Northern Arizona.
The right side is essential for the 'Grand Canyon' view and the iconic Las Vegas Strip flyover. Choose a late afternoon flight to see the desert landscape bathed in gold and the neon lights of the Strip turning on.
Chihuahuan Desert
Expanse of rugged desert terrain stretching across West Texas and Southern New Mexico.
Pecos River
The winding, deep-carved canyon of the Pecos River visible as you cross into the high desert.
Lake Mead
The massive reservoir on the Colorado River, providing a vibrant blue contrast to the red desert rocks.
Hoover Dam
An incredible aerial view of this engineering marvel and the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead during the descent. Morning flights offer excellent light for photographing the deep shadows in the West Texas canyons.
Distance: 1,717 km (1,067 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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