Cleveland to Las Vegas flight path: CLE to LAS

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cleveland to Las Vegas. The right side strings together the only scenic moment of departure (Lake Erie), a chance at the Great Salt Lake and Wasatch Range during the westbound cruise, and the strongest arrival sequence over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Strip, while the left side sees mostly flat plains and the back side of Nevada's desert ranges.

During takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 24 departures out of Cleveland climb toward the southwest, and the initial turn puts Lake Erie's shoreline and the downtown skyline off the right side briefly before the plane settles onto its westbound course over flat Ohio farmland. Notable sights include: Lake Erie shoreline, downtown Cleveland skyline, Cuyahoga River mouth.

When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the turn to final for runway 26, arrivals cross over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam area before curving south of the Strip, giving right-side passengers a clear look at the turquoise reservoir and dam, then the glittering casino towers as the plane lines up over the city. Notable sights include: Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas Strip, Spring Mountains.

The flight from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,820 miles (2,929 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Great Plains of Nebraska and Kansas, the Rocky Mountains near Denver, the high desert plateau of Utah, and the Basin and Range mountain chains of central Nevada