The takeoff view from the right side is more visually distinctive, with the Spring Mountains and Las Vegas Valley providing sharp contrast. The landing view from the left is also strong, but the takeoff scenery is more dramatic and immediate.
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Flight Path
Las Vegas to El Paso is 583 miles (938 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight path heads southeast across the Mojave Desert toward southern New Mexico. You'll pass over relatively flat, open desert terrain with scattered low mountains. The Muddy Mountains appear to the northeast shortly after takeoff. As you progress southeast, the landscape remains predominantly desert with sparse vegetation. The Black Range and other low mountain ranges may appear as distant features on the horizon depending on exact routing. The terrain gradually transitions from Nevada's Mojave into New Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert. No major rivers or water bodies are prominently visible along the typical flight corridor.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the immediate Las Vegas Valley terrain and the Spring Mountains as you climb out heading southeast. You'll see the urban sprawl of Las Vegas and Henderson against the desert backdrop.
Landing at ELP
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Franklin Mountains as you descend into El Paso from the northwest. You'll see the Rio Grande valley and the dramatic mountain backdrop that defines El Paso's geography.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to El Paso International (ELP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to El Paso. The takeoff view from the right side is more visually distinctive, with the Spring Mountains and Las Vegas Valley providing sharp contrast. The landing view from the left is also strong, but the takeoff scenery is more dramatic and immediate.
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. Right-side seats capture the immediate Las Vegas Valley terrain and the Spring Mountains as you climb out heading southeast. You'll see the urban sprawl of Las Vegas and Henderson against the desert backdrop. Notable sights include: Spring Mountains (west of valley), Las Vegas Valley urban grid, Red Rock Canyon escarpment (distant southwest), Mojave Desert floor.
What can I see when landing at El Paso International in El Paso?
When landing at El Paso International (ELP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Franklin Mountains as you descend into El Paso from the northwest. You'll see the Rio Grande valley and the dramatic mountain backdrop that defines El Paso's geography. Notable sights include: Franklin Mountains (northeast of El Paso), Rio Grande river valley, El Paso city sprawl, Sierra de Juárez (Mexico, south of Rio Grande).
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to El Paso?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to El Paso International (ELP) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 583 miles (938 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Las Vegas to El Paso flight path pass over?
The flight path heads southeast across the Mojave Desert toward southern New Mexico. You'll pass over relatively flat, open desert terrain with scattered low mountains. The Muddy Mountains appear to the northeast shortly after takeoff. As you progress southeast, the landscape remains predominantly desert with sparse vegetation. The Black Range and other low mountain ranges may appear as distant features on the horizon depending on exact routing. The terrain gradually transitions from Nevada's Mojave into New Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert. No major rivers or water bodies are prominently visible along the typical flight corridor.