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SLC → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior for its unique aerial perspective of the Bingham Canyon Mine shortly after takeoff and the iconic view of the Las Vegas Strip during the final descent.
Great Salt Lake
Expansive views of the saline lake and its white salt flats if departing to the north or west.
Bingham Canyon Mine
An incredible view of the world's largest man-made excavation, visible as a massive tiered pit.
Zion National Park
Distinctive red rock formations and deep canyons are often visible in the distance to the south.
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
Vast stretches of untouched Mojave Desert and rugged mountain ridges north of Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Strip
Unrivaled views of the casinos, the Eiffel Tower, and the Sphere during the final approach.
Watch for the Bingham Canyon Mine approximately 10 minutes after takeoff. This side is highly recommended for night flights to capture the spectacular neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip during landing.
Wasatch Mountains
Stunning views of the rugged peaks flanking Salt Lake City immediately after departure.
Utah Lake
A large freshwater lake that dominates the view as you fly south toward Provo.
Virgin River Gorge
Dramatic canyon carved into the landscape near the intersection of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.
Lake Mead
The massive, deep blue reservoir of the Colorado River contrasted against red desert rock.
Hoover Dam
The historic engineering marvel is often visible on the eastern side during the approach to LAS.
Choose this side for morning flights to see the sun illuminating the Wasatch Front. It is the best side for spotting the Hoover Dam, though visibility depends on the specific arrival pattern into McCarran.
Distance: 592 km (368 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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