The left side gets the standout Las Vegas Strip view on departure and, during cruise, faces north toward the Colorado Rockies' front range as the flight path passes just south of Denver, while the right side over the Great Plains stays visually flat until a brief skyline glimpse on landing.
Flight Path
Colorado Plateau canyon country, the Colorado Rockies' front range near Denver, and the flat farmland of Nebraska and Iowa
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAS
LEFTDeparting LAS to the south before banking left onto the eastbound routing puts the Las Vegas Strip and downtown casino towers directly below the left side of the aircraft during the initial climb. The Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon's reddish escarpment are also visible on the horizon to the west as the plane turns.
Landing at ORD
RIGHTWith prevailing westerly winds, arrivals into ORD typically land on the east-facing runways, meaning the aircraft continues eastbound on final approach. This puts downtown Chicago's skyline and the edge of Lake Michigan off to the right side of the cabin as the plane descends over the northwest suburbs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Chicago. The left side gets the standout Las Vegas Strip view on departure and, during cruise, faces north toward the Colorado Rockies' front range as the flight path passes just south of Denver, while the right side over the Great Plains stays visually flat until a brief skyline glimpse on landing.
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 south before banking left onto the eastbound routing puts the Las Vegas Strip and downtown casino towers directly below the left side of the aircraft during the initial climb. The Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon's reddish escarpment are also visible on the horizon to the west as the plane turns. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip, downtown Las Vegas, Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon escarpment.
What can I see when landing at Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
When landing at Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Right side for the best views. With prevailing westerly winds, arrivals into ORD typically land on the east-facing runways, meaning the aircraft continues eastbound on final approach. This puts downtown Chicago's skyline and the edge of Lake Michigan off to the right side of the cabin as the plane descends over the northwest suburbs. Notable sights include: Downtown Chicago skyline, Willis Tower, Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago suburbs.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Chicago?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes 3h 20m.
What does the Las Vegas to Chicago flight path pass over?
Colorado Plateau canyon country, the Colorado Rockies' front range near Denver, and the flat farmland of Nebraska and Iowa