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XNA → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Grand Canyon and the iconic Las Vegas Strip on the standard descent into McCarran.
Southern Rockies
The snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains provide a stunning backdrop over northern New Mexico.
Grand Canyon
A breathtaking aerial perspective of the massive canyon system and the Colorado River cutting through northern Arizona.
Lake Mead
The deep blue waters of the reservoir provide a sharp contrast to the surrounding Mojave Desert landscape.
Las Vegas Strip
Unbeatable views of the mega-resorts, the Stratosphere, and the MSG Sphere during the final descent into LAS.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. For the best view of the Grand Canyon, look out the window roughly 45 minutes before arrival. When landing towards the west, the Strip is almost always best viewed from this side.
Albuquerque Basin
View the urban sprawl of New Mexico's largest city nestled against the rugged Sandia Mountains.
Meteor Crater
A perfectly preserved 50,000-year-old impact site visible in the desert near Winslow, Arizona.
San Francisco Peaks
Dormant volcanoes near Flagstaff that remain snow-capped for much of the winter and spring.
Hoover Dam
This massive concrete engineering marvel and the bypass bridge are often visible on the final approach.
Morning flights are best for the left side to avoid the harsh afternoon sun. Keep your camera ready about 30 to 40 minutes before landing to catch the Meteor Crater. During winter, look for the contrast between the red rocks and white snow near Flagstaff.
Distance: 1,867 km (1,160 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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