The left side pairs a close pass over the eastern Grand Canyon during cruise with the iconic Las Vegas Strip on final approach, giving it slightly more dramatic and recognizable scenery than the right side's more distant Rockies and Utah canyon country.
Flight Path
Southern Colorado Rockies (San Juan Mountains) give way to the red-rock Colorado Plateau, with Monument Valley and Lake Powell/Glen Canyon visible to the north of the flight path and the eastern Grand Canyon near the Arizona-Utah border passing close along the south side.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CVG
RIGHTCVG's typical north-flow departure off 36C requires a left turn onto the westbound heading toward Las Vegas, which swings the outside (right side) of the aircraft over downtown Cincinnati and the looping bends of the Ohio River before the climb levels off.
Landing at LAS
LEFTArrivals into LAS commonly land westbound on 26L/26R, and the final approach path puts the Las Vegas Strip's casino towers directly out the left-side windows just before touchdown, with Lake Mead and the Colorado River canyon visible further back along the approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cincinnati to Las Vegas. The left side pairs a close pass over the eastern Grand Canyon during cruise with the iconic Las Vegas Strip on final approach, giving it slightly more dramatic and recognizable scenery than the right side's more distant Rockies and Utah canyon country.
What can I see during takeoff from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International in Cincinnati?
During takeoff from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CVG's typical north-flow departure off 36C requires a left turn onto the westbound heading toward Las Vegas, which swings the outside (right side) of the aircraft over downtown Cincinnati and the looping bends of the Ohio River before the climb levels off. Notable sights include: Cincinnati downtown skyline, Ohio River bends, Kentucky/Ohio rolling farmland.
What can I see when landing at Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into LAS commonly land westbound on 26L/26R, and the final approach path puts the Las Vegas Strip's casino towers directly out the left-side windows just before touchdown, with Lake Mead and the Colorado River canyon visible further back along the approach. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip casino towers, Lake Mead in the distance, Colorado River/Black Canyon, Spring Mountains on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Las Vegas?
The flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes 4h 20m.
What does the Cincinnati to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
Southern Colorado Rockies (San Juan Mountains) give way to the red-rock Colorado Plateau, with Monument Valley and Lake Powell/Glen Canyon visible to the north of the flight path and the eastern Grand Canyon near the Arizona-Utah border passing close along the south side.