The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Las Vegas Strip and Spring Mountains views on departure, plus intermittent views of Nevada's basin-and-range terrain during cruise, outweighing the more modest foothill views on the right during arrival.
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Flight Path
Las Vegas to Boise is 520 miles (837 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Basin-and-range desert terrain of central Nevada, including the Ruby Mountains and Jarbidge Wilderness area, transitioning to the sagebrush plains and Owyhee foothills near the Idaho border.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
LEFTDeparting LAS to the north on runway 01, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown skyline fall away on the left side of the aircraft, followed by the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment rising to the west as the plane climbs out over the valley.
Landing at BOI
RIGHTOn approach to BOI, aircraft typically land on runway 28 after tracking in from the south, putting the Boise foothills and the edge of the Rocky Mountain foothills on the right side of the cabin as the plane banks toward final.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Boise. The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Las Vegas Strip and Spring Mountains views on departure, plus intermittent views of Nevada's basin-and-range terrain during cruise, outweighing the more modest foothill views on the right during arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LAS to the north on runway 01, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown skyline fall away on the left side of the aircraft, followed by the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment rising to the west as the plane climbs out over the valley. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock Canyon, Spring Mountains (Mt. Charleston), Las Vegas Valley.
What can I see when landing at Boise Air Terminal in Boise?
When landing at Boise Air Terminal (BOI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to BOI, aircraft typically land on runway 28 after tracking in from the south, putting the Boise foothills and the edge of the Rocky Mountain foothills on the right side of the cabin as the plane banks toward final. Notable sights include: Boise Foothills, Boise River corridor, Table Rock, Boise city grid.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Boise?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 520 miles (837 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Las Vegas to Boise flight path pass over?
Basin-and-range desert terrain of central Nevada, including the Ruby Mountains and Jarbidge Wilderness area, transitioning to the sagebrush plains and Owyhee foothills near the Idaho border.