While the ANC departure favors the left side with the close-up Chugach Mountains, the right side wins overall thanks to a strong cruise segment passing near the snow-capped Cascade volcanoes and Sierra Nevada, followed by the unmatched Las Vegas Strip view on final approach.
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Flight Path
Anchorage to Las Vegas is 2,301 miles (3,703 km), a flight of about 5 hours 35 minutes.
Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Cascade Range volcanic peaks (Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, Mount Shasta visible in the distance), Sierra Nevada foothills, and the arid Great Basin desert of Nevada
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ANC
LEFTDeparting ANC southbound, the Chugach Mountains rise dramatically just east of the airport, offering jagged, glacier-carved peaks close to the aircraft during initial climb. The right side only shows the flatter Cook Inlet and Mount Susitna, which is scenic but less dramatic.
Landing at LAS
RIGHTOn the westbound approach into LAS using runway 26, the Las Vegas Strip sits just north of the runway centerline, putting its iconic skyline directly in view on the right side during final descent. This caps the flight with one of the most recognizable urban views in commercial aviation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Anchorage to Las Vegas. While the ANC departure favors the left side with the close-up Chugach Mountains, the right side wins overall thanks to a strong cruise segment passing near the snow-capped Cascade volcanoes and Sierra Nevada, followed by the unmatched Las Vegas Strip view on final approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International in Anchorage?
During takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ANC southbound, the Chugach Mountains rise dramatically just east of the airport, offering jagged, glacier-carved peaks close to the aircraft during initial climb. The right side only shows the flatter Cook Inlet and Mount Susitna, which is scenic but less dramatic. Notable sights include: Chugach Mountains, Chugach State Park glaciers, Cook Inlet (distant right), Turnagain Arm.
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. On the westbound approach into LAS using runway 26, the Las Vegas Strip sits just north of the runway centerline, putting its iconic skyline directly in view on the right side during final descent. This caps the flight with one of the most recognizable urban views in commercial aviation. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip skyline, Lake Mead (distant), McCarran approach over the Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains.
How long is the flight from Anchorage to Las Vegas?
The flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 5 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,301 miles (3,703 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Anchorage to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Cascade Range volcanic peaks (Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, Mount Shasta visible in the distance), Sierra Nevada foothills, and the arid Great Basin desert of Nevada