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YUL → LAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more direct view of the spectacular red rock formations in Utah and, most importantly, provides the iconic view of the Las Vegas Strip during the standard approach into McCarran.
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Montreal Downtown
Panoramic views of Mount Royal and the downtown core immediately after departure from YUL.
Lake Michigan
Vast blue expanses and the curved coastline of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Colorado Rockies
Dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Front Range as the flight transitions into the American West.
Canyonlands
The intricate, deep red carvings of the Colorado Plateau and southern Utah's desert floor.
Las Vegas Strip
The world-famous skyline of mega-resorts and neon lights during the descent into LAS.
Book a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the Strip. For evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the desert, though glare can be intense. The view of the Las Vegas lights is most dramatic on the left when the plane approaches from the east.
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Ottawa Valley
Green landscapes and winding river systems north of the St. Lawrence shortly after takeoff.
The Great Plains
Intricate geometric patterns of agricultural circles stretching across Nebraska and Kansas.
Wasatch Range
The rugged mountain spine of Utah featuring jagged cliffs and alpine basins.
Lake Mead
The massive turquoise reservoir and the Hoover Dam area visible just before the final descent.
Valley of Fire
Stunning bright red sandstone formations located in the Mojave Desert north of the city.
The right side is ideal for avoiding the direct southern sun on daytime flights, providing more comfortable lighting for photography. Look out for the stark contrast between the blue of Lake Mead and the surrounding brown desert as you enter Nevada airspace.
Book Hotels in Las VegasDistance: 3,596 km (2,234 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 14 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Route Type: International
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