The left side wins both ends of the flight — a good departure view of the Las Vegas Strip and mountains, plus the dramatic Manhattan skyline on arrival — while also catching glimpses of the Rockies and Colorado River basin during cruise on clear days.
Flight Path
Rocky Mountains near Denver, the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, and the Mississippi River valley are crossed during cruise, though these are only occasionally visible depending on flight path and altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
LEFTDeparting LAS to the east/northeast, the left side gives good views back over the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding Spring Mountains and Sheep Range before the route climbs over Nevada's basin-and-range terrain. The right side mostly sees Lake Mead's edge and Arizona's flatter desert.
Landing at EWR
LEFTArriving into EWR from the west, the left side typically offers the classic Manhattan skyline view across the Hudson River during the final approach, along with the Newark Bay and port area. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and industrial flatlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Newark. The left side wins both ends of the flight — a good departure view of the Las Vegas Strip and mountains, plus the dramatic Manhattan skyline on arrival — while also catching glimpses of the Rockies and Colorado River basin during cruise on clear days.
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 east/northeast, the left side gives good views back over the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding Spring Mountains and Sheep Range before the route climbs over Nevada's basin-and-range terrain. The right side mostly sees Lake Mead's edge and Arizona's flatter desert. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip skyline, Spring Mountains, Sheep Range, Lake Mead (distant).
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into EWR from the west, the left side typically offers the classic Manhattan skyline view across the Hudson River during the final approach, along with the Newark Bay and port area. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and industrial flatlands. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty (if approach permits).
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Newark?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 4h 25m.
What does the Las Vegas to Newark flight path pass over?
Rocky Mountains near Denver, the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, and the Mississippi River valley are crossed during cruise, though these are only occasionally visible depending on flight path and altitude.