About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Strip view, the left side delivers more sustained scenery across the full flight — including the eastern Nevada ranges, the approach to the Wasatch Front, and the Great Salt Lake on final. The Wasatch arrival view alone makes left the better overall pick.
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. Las Vegas typically departs northbound on runway 19L/R or 26L/R. On a northbound departure, the right side gives you a clear view over the Las Vegas Strip as the aircraft climbs and banks northeast. You'll see the dense cluster of resort towers along Las Vegas Boulevard before the city gives way to desert. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip resort corridor, Frenchman Mountain to the east, Lake Mead reservoir visible to the southeast, Nellis Air Force Base to the north.
What can I see when landing at Salt Lake City International in Salt Lake City?
When landing at Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Salt Lake City typically lands on runways 16L/R from the north or 34L/R from the south. Approaching from the south on a northbound arrival, the left side faces east toward the Wasatch Front, giving you a dramatic view of the steep mountain wall rising directly above the city. The right side looks west over the flat, featureless salt flats. Notable sights include: Wasatch Front mountain range, Great Salt Lake to the northwest, Salt Lake City downtown grid, Utah Lake to the south.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
What does the Las Vegas to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Basin and Range province of eastern Nevada, characterized by parallel north-south mountain ranges separated by flat desert valleys. Notable features include the Beaver Dam Mountains near the Utah border, the Pine Valley Mountains in southwestern Utah, and the transition into the Colorado Plateau before the terrain flattens approaching the Salt Lake Valley. Interstate 15 is often visible as a thin grey line threading through the valleys below.