The left side wins on both ends of the flight: the Las Vegas mountain backdrop at departure and the lake-and-river-dotted Twin Cities approach at arrival, while the right side offers mostly flat, feature-sparse desert and plains throughout.
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Flight Path
Las Vegas to Minneapolis is 1,297 miles (2,087 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Wasatch Range and high plateaus of Utah, followed by the flat farmland and river valleys of Nebraska, South Dakota, and southern Minnesota
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
LEFTDeparting LAS to the north or south before turning northeast toward Utah, the left side offers views back over the Las Vegas valley with the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment framing the western rim. The right side mostly shows the flatter Sunrise/Frenchman Mountain foothills and desert with less relief.
Landing at MSP
LEFTOn approach into MSP from the southwest, the left side gives clearer views of the Minnesota River valley and the numerous lakes scattered around the Twin Cities suburbs, plus a glimpse of downtown Minneapolis skyline before touchdown. The right side mostly faces open farmland with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Minneapolis. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: the Las Vegas mountain backdrop at departure and the lake-and-river-dotted Twin Cities approach at arrival, while the right side offers mostly flat, feature-sparse desert and plains throughout.
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 north or south before turning northeast toward Utah, the left side offers views back over the Las Vegas valley with the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment framing the western rim. The right side mostly shows the flatter Sunrise/Frenchman Mountain foothills and desert with less relief. Notable sights include: Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Las Vegas Strip, Lake Mead in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
When landing at Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into MSP from the southwest, the left side gives clearer views of the Minnesota River valley and the numerous lakes scattered around the Twin Cities suburbs, plus a glimpse of downtown Minneapolis skyline before touchdown. The right side mostly faces open farmland with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Minnesota River valley, Twin Cities suburban lakes, Minneapolis downtown skyline, Mississippi River bends.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Minneapolis?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,297 miles (2,087 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Las Vegas to Minneapolis flight path pass over?
Wasatch Range and high plateaus of Utah, followed by the flat farmland and river valleys of Nebraska, South Dakota, and southern Minnesota