Because the flight's general track runs west-southwest for most of its length, the right side consistently faces the more interesting northern terrain — Ireland's coast and Newfoundland early on, the lakes and boreal forest of the Canadian Shield at midflight, and finally the Las Vegas Strip on landing — while the left side mostly faces open ocean, the flat Canadian Prairies, and the emptier desert south of Las Vegas.
Flight Path
Newfoundland's rocky coastline, the Labrador Sea, and the countless glacial lakes of the Canadian Shield in Quebec/Ontario near the flight's midpoint over eastern Canada
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Takeoff from AMS
RIGHTDepartures off the Polderbaan typically climb out and bank toward the North Sea for the transatlantic routing, putting the IJsselmeer and Amsterdam's northern suburbs on the right side. The left side mostly shows featureless polder farmland stretching south.
Landing at LAS
RIGHTArrivals landing westbound on 26L/26R approach from the east, and the Las Vegas Strip lies just north of the runway centerline, putting its casino towers squarely in view on the right side during the final turn and approach. The left side instead shows the darker, emptier desert south of the airport toward Henderson.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Las Vegas. Because the flight's general track runs west-southwest for most of its length, the right side consistently faces the more interesting northern terrain — Ireland's coast and Newfoundland early on, the lakes and boreal forest of the Canadian Shield at midflight, and finally the Las Vegas Strip on landing — while the left side mostly faces open ocean, the flat Canadian Prairies, and the emptier desert south of Las Vegas.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures off the Polderbaan typically climb out and bank toward the North Sea for the transatlantic routing, putting the IJsselmeer and Amsterdam's northern suburbs on the right side. The left side mostly shows featureless polder farmland stretching south. Notable sights include: IJsselmeer, Amsterdam canal grid, North Sea coastline near IJmuiden.
What can I see when landing at Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals landing westbound on 26L/26R approach from the east, and the Las Vegas Strip lies just north of the runway centerline, putting its casino towers squarely in view on the right side during the final turn and approach. The left side instead shows the darker, emptier desert south of the airport toward Henderson. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip skyline, Spring Mountains, Sunrise Mountain, Lake Mead in the distance.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Las Vegas?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes 10h 45m.
What does the Amsterdam to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
Newfoundland's rocky coastline, the Labrador Sea, and the countless glacial lakes of the Canadian Shield in Quebec/Ontario near the flight's midpoint over eastern Canada