About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kona International At Keahole (KOA) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kona to Las Vegas. The right side wins at both ends of the flight. During the crossing, the right side also tracks closer to the California coastline and the Sierra Nevada as the flight arcs northeast, offering better views of the Mojave Desert and Death Valley region on descent into Nevada.
What can I see during takeoff from Kona International At Keahole in Kona?
During takeoff from Kona International At Keahole (KOA), sit on the Right side for the best views. KOA's primary runway 17 departure heads south, putting the volcanic slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the left initially, but a right-side seat captures the Pacific coastline, Keahole Point, and the dramatic lava fields of the North Kona coast as the aircraft climbs and banks northeast. The right side also gets the best view of the Kohala Mountains and the Waikoloa resort coast. Notable sights include: Keahole Point lava coastline, Kohala Mountains, Waikoloa coast, Hualalai volcano.
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 approaches from the south on runway 26L/26R or from the east on runway 19, and a right-side seat captures the Las Vegas Strip, downtown Las Vegas, and the broad spread of the valley floor against the Spring Mountains. The right side also sees Lake Mead and the Colorado River drainage as the flight descends over Nevada. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip, Lake Mead, Spring Mountains (Charleston Peak), Hoover Dam.
How long is the flight from Kona to Las Vegas?
The flight from Kona International At Keahole (KOA) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Kona to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the open Pacific before crossing the California coast near Point Conception or the Channel Islands area, then passes over the Mojave Desert, crossing the Transverse Ranges and the southern Sierra Nevada foothills. Death Valley and the Amargosa Desert are visible on the right side during descent into Las Vegas. The route avoids the deep ocean for most of the second half, offering continuous desert and mountain terrain views over California and Nevada.