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SDF → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Louisville International Standiford Field (Louisville) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert, followed by the most iconic approach into Las Vegas, often featuring the Strip and Hoover Dam.
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Mississippi River
The massive waterway marking the transition from the Midwest to the Great Plains.
Ozark Mountains
Rolling forested hills and deep plateaus across southern Missouri.
Southern Rockies
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Sangre de Cristo range in New Mexico and Colorado.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multi-colored badlands extending across northern Arizona.
Grand Canyon
Spectacular views of the South Rim and the Colorado River's deep winding path.
Las Vegas Strip
Aerial views of the massive resorts and the High Roller during the final approach.
Sit on the left (Side A/B) for the best views of the Grand Canyon. Since you are flying West, the sun will be on the left during morning flights, potentially creating glare; afternoon flights offer better lighting for the red rock formations. On landing at LAS, the left side usually gets the iconic view of the Strip if the plane approaches from the East.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesSt. Louis Skyline
Potential views of the Gateway Arch depending on the northern drift of the flight path.
Kansas Prairie
The mesmerizing geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across the plains.
Central Rockies
Rugged alpine terrain and high peaks near the Colorado-Utah border.
Arches National Park
Deep red sandstone fins and canyons visible in the distance over eastern Utah.
Lake Mead
The stark contrast of deep blue water surrounded by white 'bathtub rings' and desert rock.
The right side (Side E/F) is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side provides excellent views of the rugged Utah canyonlands and the expansive Lake Mead. If the wind is blowing from the West, you may see the Hoover Dam on your final descent into McCarran.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 2,607 km (1,620 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 29 min
Departure: SDF (38.1744, -85.736)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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