Frankfurt to Las Vegas flight path: FRA to LAS

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Las Vegas. The great-circle route from Frankfurt to Las Vegas arcs north over southern Greenland's ice cap, Baffin Island, and Hudson Bay before crossing the Rockies — dramatic high-latitude and mountain scenery that's mostly visible on the right (north-facing) side during a westbound flight, and the same side delivers the Las Vegas Strip on final approach.

During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing FRA on the westerly '25' runways, the aircraft typically banks north after takeoff, putting Frankfurt's skyline, the Main river, and the wooded Taunus hills into view on the left side before the turn onto the transatlantic track. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline (Commerzbank/Messeturm towers), Main River, Taunus hills, Rhine-Main plain.

When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the westbound approach into LAS runways 26L/26R, the flight path passes north of the Las Vegas Strip before the final turn, giving right-side passengers a clear descending view of the casino towers and the surrounding desert mountains. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (Luxor, Bellagio, Stratosphere), Spring Mountains, Frenchman Mountain, Lake Mead in the distance.

The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 11 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,569 miles (8,963 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, Davis Strait, Baffin Island, Hudson Bay, and the Canadian Shield lakes before the route crosses into the northern U.S. plains and Rockies