About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. The right side wins both ends of the flight — the Las Vegas Strip and Red Rock Canyon on departure, and Santa Monica Bay and the Pacific coastline on approach. During the cruise over the Mojave, the right side also faces generally south toward the higher terrain of the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains as they come into view.
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. McCarran's primary departure runway 26L/26R sends aircraft westbound, and the right side gives you a clear look back at the Las Vegas Strip and downtown as you climb out over the valley. The Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment are visible to the northwest on the right side as you bank south toward LAX. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (southward view), Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Spring Mountains (Charleston Peak at 11,918 ft), Las Vegas Valley urban grid.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX primarily uses runways 24L/24R for westbound landings, meaning the approach comes in from the east over the Los Angeles Basin. The right side gives you the Santa Monica Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula, and the Pacific Ocean on final approach, while the left side faces inland toward downtown LA and the San Gabriel Mountains. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Marina del Rey, Pacific Ocean coastline.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 55 to 65 minutes.
What does the Las Vegas to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Mojave Desert at cruise altitude, passing over the Ivanpah Solar Plant (visible as three bright reflective towers near the Nevada-California border), the Providence Mountains, and the high desert basin of the Victor Valley. The San Bernardino Mountains including San Gorgonio Pass become visible as the aircraft descends toward the LA Basin, with the Cajon Pass corridor visible as a distinct gap in the mountain wall.