The left side combines a scenic Lake Mead/Hoover Dam departure with a dramatic Pikes Peak and Front Range arrival, while the right side offers comparatively flat desert and plains scenery for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Las Vegas to Colorado Springs is 603 miles (970 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Colorado Plateau, northern Arizona canyon country, San Juan Mountains foothills, Rocky Mountain front range approaching Colorado Springs
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
LEFTDeparting LAS and turning east toward Colorado, the climb-out puts Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam on the north (left) side of the aircraft, along with a last look at the Las Vegas Strip during the initial turn. The right side mostly shows the flatter desert basin toward Henderson.
Landing at COS
LEFTOn approach into Colorado Springs from the west, Pikes Peak and the Front Range dominate the left side of the aircraft as it lines up for the north-south runway, offering a dramatic mountain backdrop right up to touchdown. The right side faces the flatter high plains east of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Colorado Springs. The left side combines a scenic Lake Mead/Hoover Dam departure with a dramatic Pikes Peak and Front Range arrival, while the right side offers comparatively flat desert and plains scenery for most of the flight.
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 and turning east toward Colorado, the climb-out puts Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam on the north (left) side of the aircraft, along with a last look at the Las Vegas Strip during the initial turn. The right side mostly shows the flatter desert basin toward Henderson. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, McCullough Range.
What can I see when landing at City Of Colorado Springs Muni in Colorado Springs?
When landing at City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Colorado Springs from the west, Pikes Peak and the Front Range dominate the left side of the aircraft as it lines up for the north-south runway, offering a dramatic mountain backdrop right up to touchdown. The right side faces the flatter high plains east of the airport. Notable sights include: Pikes Peak, Rampart Range, Garden of the Gods red rock formations, Colorado Springs city grid.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Colorado Springs?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 603 miles (970 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Las Vegas to Colorado Springs flight path pass over?
Colorado Plateau, northern Arizona canyon country, San Juan Mountains foothills, Rocky Mountain front range approaching Colorado Springs