LAS (Las Vegas) window seat guide

At Mc Carran International in Las Vegas: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Las Vegas Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon escarpment.

When taking off from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 01L, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown skyline sit just to the west of the airport, putting them on the right side of the aircraft during climb-out. You'll also get a good look at the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment further west on the horizon as the plane gains altitude. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon escarpment.

When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the common westbound approach to 26L, the aircraft flies in from the east and passes just south of the Las Vegas Strip before touchdown. That puts the Strip's iconic hotel towers and the Sphere on the right side of the plane for a great final approach view. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip hotel towers, The Sphere, downtown Las Vegas skyline, Lake Mead/Henderson foothills in the distance during initial descent.

The best window seat at Mc Carran International (LAS) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Las Vegas (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.