The right side captures the most dramatic and varied scenery of the flight — Hoover Dam and Lake Mead on departure, glimpses of the Rockies during cruise, and the Chesapeake Bay with Baltimore's skyline on arrival — giving it a clear edge over the flatter, less distinctive left-side views.
Flight Path
Rocky Mountain foothills near Denver, the Great Plains of Kansas, and the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys as the route continues eastward toward the Appalachians
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Takeoff from LAS
RIGHTLAS departures heading south for noise abatement give right-side passengers a clear view of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam shortly after climb-out, while the left side only shows the receding Las Vegas Strip and flat desert basin.

Landing at BWI
RIGHTOn approach into BWI from the west, the right side offers views over the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore's Inner Harbor skyline as the aircraft turns to align with the runway, while the left side mostly shows suburban Maryland terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Baltimore. The right side captures the most dramatic and varied scenery of the flight — Hoover Dam and Lake Mead on departure, glimpses of the Rockies during cruise, and the Chesapeake Bay with Baltimore's skyline on arrival — giving it a clear edge over the flatter, less distinctive left-side views.
What can I see during takeoff from Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAS departures heading south for noise abatement give right-side passengers a clear view of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam shortly after climb-out, while the left side only shows the receding Las Vegas Strip and flat desert basin. Notable sights include: Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Mountains, Las Vegas Strip (fading behind).
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into BWI from the west, the right side offers views over the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore's Inner Harbor skyline as the aircraft turns to align with the runway, while the left side mostly shows suburban Maryland terrain. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore Inner Harbor skyline, Patapsco River, Francis Scott Key Bridge remnants area.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Baltimore?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes 4h15m.
What does the Las Vegas to Baltimore flight path pass over?
Rocky Mountain foothills near Denver, the Great Plains of Kansas, and the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys as the route continues eastward toward the Appalachians