The right side wins by combining a dramatic desert canyon departure near Lake Mead and Hoover Dam with a river-valley approach into Kansas City, whereas the left side offers comparatively flat, unremarkable terrain for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Southern Rocky Mountain foothills of Colorado, high plains of eastern Colorado and western Kansas, Arkansas River valley
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
RIGHTDeparting LAS toward the south before turning east, the right side offers a good look at Lake Mead and Hoover Dam's canyon country as the aircraft climbs, while the left side mostly shows the flat Mojave desert fringe and residential Las Vegas sprawl.
Landing at MCI
RIGHTOn approach into MCI from the west, the right side gives a clearer view of the Missouri River valley and the confluence area near downtown Kansas City, while the left side shows mostly featureless farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Kansas City International (MCI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Kansas City. The right side wins by combining a dramatic desert canyon departure near Lake Mead and Hoover Dam with a river-valley approach into Kansas City, whereas the left side offers comparatively flat, unremarkable terrain 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 Right side for the best views. Departing LAS toward the south before turning east, the right side offers a good look at Lake Mead and Hoover Dam's canyon country as the aircraft climbs, while the left side mostly shows the flat Mojave desert fringe and residential Las Vegas sprawl. Notable sights include: Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Black Mountains, Las Vegas Valley floor.
What can I see when landing at Kansas City International in Kansas City?
When landing at Kansas City International (MCI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into MCI from the west, the right side gives a clearer view of the Missouri River valley and the confluence area near downtown Kansas City, while the left side shows mostly featureless farmland. Notable sights include: Missouri River, Kansas City downtown skyline, river bluffs, agricultural patchwork.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Kansas City International (MCI) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Las Vegas to Kansas City flight path pass over?
Southern Rocky Mountain foothills of Colorado, high plains of eastern Colorado and western Kansas, Arkansas River valley