Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Albany to Las Vegas. The right side scores higher due to the dramatic desert-to-valley transition and mountain scenery during approach into Las Vegas, which outweighs the modest Appalachian foothills visible on the left during Albany departure. The Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon provide more visually distinctive landmarks than the Hudson Valley, and the approach into Las Vegas offers superior scenic quality compared to the takeoff from Albany.

During takeoff from Albany International (ALB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Albany departure offers views of the Hudson River valley and Catskill Mountains to the west. The left side captures the river's northward flow and the foothills of the Appalachian system during climb-out, providing immediate terrain interest. Notable sights include: Hudson River valley, Catskill Mountains, Albany urban area, Mohawk River confluence.

When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. The right side during Las Vegas approach captures the dramatic transition from the Mojave Desert to the Las Vegas Valley, with the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon visible to the west. The approach path typically descends over the desert floor with excellent views of the valley's urban sprawl and surrounding mountain ranges. Notable sights include: Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Valley urban grid, Mojave Desert floor.

The flight from Albany International (ALB) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes 5h 15m.

Pennsylvania Appalachian ridges and valleys (ridge-and-valley topography), Ohio River basin, Indiana and Illinois plains, Mississippi River crossing near St. Louis, Missouri River valley, Kansas and Colorado plains, Rocky Mountain Front near Denver, Colorado high plains, Utah basin-and-range topography, Nevada desert floor approaching Las Vegas