The right side consistently delivers the flight's most distinctive terrain — Hill Country lakes near Austin, distant mountain ranges of West Texas and New Mexico during cruise, and a dramatic Las Vegas Strip and mountain-ringed approach — while the left side stays over largely featureless desert basin for most of the route.
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Flight Path
Austin to Las Vegas is 1,088 miles (1,752 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
The route crosses the Chihuahuan Desert basins of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, passing near the Guadalupe Mountains and the Sacramento Mountains before continuing over the high desert plateau of eastern Arizona into Nevada.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUS
RIGHTDeparting AUS to the south before turning northwest toward Las Vegas, the right side catches Lake Travis and the Hill Country's rolling limestone ridges northwest of Austin, while the left side only shows flat farmland toward San Antonio.
Landing at LAS
RIGHTOn the eastbound approach into LAS, the right side offers views of the Sheep Range and Frenchman Mountain north of the valley, plus a clear look down the Las Vegas Strip as the aircraft banks for runway 26L/26R, while the left side mostly faces empty desert basin to the south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Las Vegas. The right side consistently delivers the flight's most distinctive terrain — Hill Country lakes near Austin, distant mountain ranges of West Texas and New Mexico during cruise, and a dramatic Las Vegas Strip and mountain-ringed approach — while the left side stays over largely featureless desert basin for most of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AUS to the south before turning northwest toward Las Vegas, the right side catches Lake Travis and the Hill Country's rolling limestone ridges northwest of Austin, while the left side only shows flat farmland toward San Antonio. Notable sights include: Lake Travis, Austin Hill Country ridgelines, downtown Austin skyline.
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 eastbound approach into LAS, the right side offers views of the Sheep Range and Frenchman Mountain north of the valley, plus a clear look down the Las Vegas Strip as the aircraft banks for runway 26L/26R, while the left side mostly faces empty desert basin to the south. Notable sights include: Sheep Range, Frenchman Mountain, Las Vegas Strip, Spring Mountains in the distance.
How long is the flight from Austin to Las Vegas?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,088 miles (1,752 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Austin to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Chihuahuan Desert basins of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, passing near the Guadalupe Mountains and the Sacramento Mountains before continuing over the high desert plateau of eastern Arizona into Nevada.