Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kirtland A.f.b. to Las Vegas. The right side delivers the Sandia Mountains on departure and the Las Vegas Strip plus Spring Mountains on approach. The left side sees mostly open Mojave and Great Basin desert for the bulk of the flight with fewer distinctive landmarks at either end.

During takeoff from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. ABQ typically departs runway 08 (eastward) or 26 (westward). On westbound departures toward LAS on runway 26, the right side faces north and captures the Sandia Mountains dramatically as you climb out and bank west. The Sandias rise nearly 5,000 feet above the city and are unmistakable from the air. Notable sights include: Sandia Mountains (Crest at 10,678 ft), Rio Grande valley corridor, Albuquerque city grid, Bosque riparian corridor along the river.

When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Las Vegas McCarran typically lands on runway 26L/26R (westbound) or 19L/19R (southbound). On the common westbound approach, the right side faces north and gives a clear view of the Las Vegas Strip running north-south, Fremont Street area, and the Spring Mountains to the west. On a southbound approach, the right side still captures the Strip and downtown. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (visible as a dense cluster of large resort rooftops), Spring Mountains and Charleston Peak to the west, Lake Mead reservoir to the east, Mojave Desert basin floor.

The flight from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Colorado Plateau transitioning to the Mojave Desert. Notable features along the route include the Valley of Fire area in Nevada (red sandstone formations visible from altitude), the Virgin River Gorge corridor where I-15 cuts through the Arizona Strip, and the broad flat expanse of the Mojave basin. Lake Mead may be visible to the north on the descent into Las Vegas.