Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff offers excellent views of the Las Vegas Valley and Spring Mountains, and the northbound route keeps the Cascade Range foothills visible on the right side during cruise. While landing favors the left, the extended cruise segment over central Nevada and Oregon high desert is better positioned on the right.
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Flight Path
Las Vegas to Spokane is 806 miles (1,298 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses central Nevada's high desert plateau (5,000-6,000 feet elevation) with sparse vegetation and scattered mountain ranges including the Toiyabe and Monitor ranges. As you progress north, the terrain gradually transitions toward Oregon's Blue Mountains and the western edge of the Columbia Plateau. The Owyhee Desert region in southeast Oregon is visible mid-flight, characterized by open sagebrush terrain with occasional volcanic features. No major bodies of water are crossed, but the Humboldt River drainage basin is visible in central Nevada as a linear vegetation corridor.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the immediate Las Vegas Valley and the Spring Mountains to the west as you climb out. The city grid and surrounding desert terrain are most prominent on this side during northbound departure.
Landing at GEG
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Spokane Valley and the Cascade Range foothills as you descend from the south. The city of Spokane and surrounding terrain are best positioned on the left during southbound approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Spokane International (GEG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Spokane. Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff offers excellent views of the Las Vegas Valley and Spring Mountains, and the northbound route keeps the Cascade Range foothills visible on the right side during cruise. While landing favors the left, the extended cruise segment over central Nevada and Oregon high desert is better positioned on the right.
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 and the Spring Mountains to the west as you climb out. The city grid and surrounding desert terrain are most prominent on this side during northbound departure. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Valley urban sprawl, Spring Mountains (western ridge), Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Mojave Desert floor.
What can I see when landing at Spokane International in Spokane?
When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Spokane Valley and the Cascade Range foothills as you descend from the south. The city of Spokane and surrounding terrain are best positioned on the left during southbound approach. Notable sights include: Spokane city and Spokane River valley, Cascade Range foothills (eastern edge), Palouse rolling hills, Spokane International Airport runway orientation.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Spokane?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Spokane International (GEG) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 806 miles (1,298 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Las Vegas to Spokane flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Nevada's high desert plateau (5,000-6,000 feet elevation) with sparse vegetation and scattered mountain ranges including the Toiyabe and Monitor ranges. As you progress north, the terrain gradually transitions toward Oregon's Blue Mountains and the western edge of the Columbia Plateau. The Owyhee Desert region in southeast Oregon is visible mid-flight, characterized by open sagebrush terrain with occasional volcanic features. No major bodies of water are crossed, but the Humboldt River drainage basin is visible in central Nevada as a linear vegetation corridor.