Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Anchorage. While takeoff offers some Las Vegas valley views on the right, the landing approach into Anchorage on the left provides far more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Chugach Mountains, Cook Inlet, and the striking geography of south-central Alaska make the left side the superior choice for this route.

During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the initial climb northward over the Las Vegas Valley and the Spring Mountains. You'll see the city grid receding below and the dramatic mountain escarpment that defines the western edge of the valley. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (visible as a bright linear cluster), Spring Mountains (northwest), Lake Mead (northeast in distance), Red Rock Canyon (west).

When landing at Merrill Fld (MRI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during the descent into Anchorage. You'll see the Chugach Mountains dominating the approach, the Cook Inlet waterway, and the city nestled between mountains and water. The terrain becomes increasingly dramatic as you descend. Notable sights include: Chugach Mountains (south and east), Cook Inlet (west), Anchorage city lights and harbor, Knik Arm (northern water feature).

The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Merrill Fld (MRI) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the interior of British Columbia and Yukon Territory. Notable features include the Rocky Mountains (visible during the first 90 minutes northbound), the Cassiar Mountains, the Yukon River valley, and extensive boreal forest. The terrain transitions from high peaks to rolling forested plateaus. Around the midpoint, you'll pass east of the Alaska Range. The final 90 minutes approach the coastal ranges of south-central Alaska with increasing topographic drama.