About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Honolulu International (HNL) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Honolulu to Las Vegas. The right side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Diamond Head and Waikiki on departure, and the Las Vegas Strip with the Spring Mountains on arrival. Over the open Pacific and Mojave the views are similar on both sides, so the bookend scenery makes right the clear winner.
What can I see during takeoff from Honolulu International in Honolulu?
During takeoff from Honolulu International (HNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. HNL typically departs westbound on runway 08R/26L or uses the reef runway (08L/26R). Departing toward the mainland, aircraft turn northeast, putting Diamond Head crater, Waikiki Beach, and the downtown Honolulu waterfront on the right side. The Ko'olau Range is also visible to the right as you climb out over the island. Notable sights include: Diamond Head crater, Waikiki Beach and reef, Ko'olau Range ridgeline, Pearl Harbor and Ford Island.
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. Las Vegas McCarran typically receives northeast-bound traffic landing on runway 19L/19R or 26L, with approaches from the north or east. A right-side seat gives a clear view of the Las Vegas Strip running north-south, Fremont Street, and the Spring Mountains to the west including Charleston Peak. The valley basin and suburban grid are laid out clearly on the right during final approach. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip resort corridor, Spring Mountains and Charleston Peak, Lake Mead to the east, Frenchman Mountain.
How long is the flight from Honolulu to Las Vegas?
The flight from Honolulu International (HNL) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Honolulu to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
After leaving Oahu the flight crosses roughly 2,400 miles of open Pacific before reaching the California coast near Point Conception or the Channel Islands area. The Channel Islands (San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz) may be faintly visible below on clear days. The flight then crosses the Mojave Desert, passing north of the San Bernardino Mountains and over the high desert basin before descending into the Las Vegas Valley.