Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Burbank. The right side wins overall because the takeoff view of the Las Vegas Strip and Spring Mountains is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat. The landing view on the left is good but the San Fernando Valley urban sprawl is less dramatic. Right side passengers also get views of the Mojave Desert terrain and the San Gabriel Mountains on approach.

During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Las Vegas, aircraft typically use runways 26L/26R heading west or 19L/19R heading south. On a westbound departure toward Burbank, the right side gives you a clear view of the Las Vegas Strip stretching south along Las Vegas Boulevard, plus the Spring Mountains rising sharply to the west. The left side faces north toward the desert valley with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (southward along Las Vegas Boulevard), Spring Mountains and Charleston Peak (11,918 ft) to the west, Lake Mead visible to the northeast on left side, Frenchman Mountain red rock formation to the east.

When landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Burbank Airport runways 8/26 mean arrivals typically come from the east on runway 26, or from the west on runway 8. On approach from the east (runway 26), the left side faces south over the San Fernando Valley and gives a clear view of downtown Los Angeles skyline in the distance and the Santa Monica Mountains. The right side looks north toward the Verdugo Mountains and less populated terrain. Notable sights include: San Fernando Valley urban grid, downtown Los Angeles skyline (distant, to the south), Santa Monica Mountains ridge to the south, Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills.

The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) takes Approximately 50-60 minutes.

The flight crosses the Mojave Desert, passing over or near Victorville and the high desert basin. The San Gabriel Mountains (including Mount San Antonio at 10,064 ft) are visible on approach to Burbank. The route also crosses the Cajon Pass corridor where Interstate 15 cuts through the Transverse Ranges.