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SEA → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior experience due to the breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip during the final approach and early views of the Puget Sound upon departure.
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Puget Sound
Sweeping views of the islands and waterways surrounding Seattle during climb-out.
Mount St. Helens
View the famous crater and blast zone from a unique western perspective.
Crater Lake
If the flight path stays west, catch the deep blue of the deepest lake in the USA.
Death Valley
The harsh, beautiful landscape of the Mojave Desert visible in the distance.
Las Vegas Strip
The ultimate view of the Bellagio, Caesars Palace, and the Sphere on final descent.
The right side is essential for the iconic Las Vegas Strip view, which usually appears during the final 3-5 minutes of flight when landing from the east. For evening flights, the neon lights of the city are spectacular from this side. Be aware of the afternoon sun, which can be intense on this side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in Las VegasMount Rainier
Unrivaled proximity to Washington's tallest peak shortly after takeoff.
Mount Adams
A massive stratovolcano visible as the flight heads south through the Cascades.
Columbia River Basin
Aerial views of the winding river and the transition to the high desert terrain.
Lake Mead
The vast blue waters of the reservoir contrasted against red rock on approach.
Hoover Dam
A bird's-eye view of this engineering marvel just minutes before touchdown.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and capture the best lighting on the Cascade volcanoes. On the approach to LAS, look for the sharp contrast between the blue water of Lake Mead and the surrounding desert.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,395 km (867 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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