Las Vegas to Reno is 345 miles (556 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The left side wins for both takeoff and landing, offering Red Rock Canyon's sandstone formations near Las Vegas and the dramatic Sierra Nevada escarpment on approach to Reno, while the right side sees mostly flat basin-and-range desert with less visual variety.
Flight Path
The flight crosses a series of basin-and-range desert valleys and low mountain ranges in central Nevada, including the Walker Lake area and parts of the Toiyabe and Shoshone mountain ranges, before descending into the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno.
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Takeoff from LAS
LEFTDeparting LAS to the northwest, the left side offers views back over the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment as the plane climbs out of the Las Vegas Valley. The distinctive red and white sandstone cliffs are a striking contrast to the desert floor below.
Landing at RNO
LEFTArriving into Reno from the south, the left side captures the eastern face of the Sierra Nevada range including the Carson Range, with Lake Tahoe's northern edge sometimes visible before the final turn into the Truckee Meadows valley. The mountainous approach is far more dramatic than the flat basin views on the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Reno Tahoe International (RNO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Reno. The left side wins for both takeoff and landing, offering Red Rock Canyon's sandstone formations near Las Vegas and the dramatic Sierra Nevada escarpment on approach to Reno, while the right side sees mostly flat basin-and-range desert with less visual variety.
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 northwest, the left side offers views back over the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment as the plane climbs out of the Las Vegas Valley. The distinctive red and white sandstone cliffs are a striking contrast to the desert floor below. Notable sights include: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Spring Mountains, Mount Charleston, Las Vegas Strip skyline (receding behind).
What can I see when landing at Reno Tahoe International in Reno?
When landing at Reno Tahoe International (RNO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into Reno from the south, the left side captures the eastern face of the Sierra Nevada range including the Carson Range, with Lake Tahoe's northern edge sometimes visible before the final turn into the Truckee Meadows valley. The mountainous approach is far more dramatic than the flat basin views on the right. Notable sights include: Sierra Nevada eastern escarpment, Carson Range, Truckee Meadows valley, Peavine Peak.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Reno?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Reno Tahoe International (RNO) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 345 miles (556 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Las Vegas to Reno flight path pass over?
The flight crosses a series of basin-and-range desert valleys and low mountain ranges in central Nevada, including the Walker Lake area and parts of the Toiyabe and Shoshone mountain ranges, before descending into the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno.