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SCK → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (Stockton) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic granite peaks of Yosemite National Park and usually provides the most direct view of the Las Vegas Strip during the standard landing patterns.
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Yosemite National Park
Exceptional views of Half Dome and El Capitan as you cross the Sierra Nevada crest.
Mono Lake
Spot the ancient saline lake and its volcanic tufa towers near the Nevada border.
Mammoth Lakes
Views of the popular alpine resort area and the jagged Minaret peaks.
Mount Charleston
The high-altitude centerpiece of the Spring Mountains just outside Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Strip
Often visible on the final approach into LAS, showcasing the cluster of mega-resorts.
For the best photography, choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid heat haze from the engines. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the western faces of the Sierra Nevada. This side is particularly advantageous when the airport is landing to the west, as it aligns with the world-famous skyline.
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Sequoia National Park
Vast wilderness areas housing the world's largest trees and deep glacial canyons.
Mount Whitney
View the highest peak in the contiguous United States from a unique aerial perspective.
Death Valley
The stark white salt flats of Badwater Basin and the Panamint Range are visible to the north.
Red Rock Canyon
Brilliant red Aztec Sandstone formations on the western edge of the Las Vegas valley.
Summerlin
The sprawling master-planned communities and golf courses that define suburban Vegas.
Keep your eyes peeled about 20-25 minutes into the flight for the high Sierra peaks like Mount Whitney. During sunset flights, the right side captures the golden hour glow over the Mojave Desert and the colorful rock formations of Red Rock Canyon before touchdown.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 577 km (359 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: SCK (37.894199371338, -121.2379989624)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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