Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Tucson. The left side wins overall because while the right side has the Las Vegas Strip at departure, the left side delivers the sustained view of the Kingman Plateau, the transition into Arizona's Basin and Range terrain, and the spectacular Santa Catalina Mountains on arrival into Tucson. The landing view alone tips the balance.

During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. McCarran typically departs southbound on runway 26L/R or 25L/R, and a right-side seat gives you a clear view of the Las Vegas Strip and downtown as you bank southeast. You'll also catch Lake Mead and the Colorado River corridor to the east before turning toward Arizona. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam area, McCullough Range.

When landing at Tucson International (TUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tucson International typically lands northbound on runway 11L/29R or approaches from the east, and a left-side seat gives you the best view of the Santa Catalina Mountains rising dramatically north of Tucson, with Mount Lemmon clearly visible. You also get the Rincon Mountains and Saguaro National Park on approach. Notable sights include: Santa Catalina Mountains (Mount Lemmon), Rincon Mountains, Saguaro National Park East, Tucson city grid.

The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Tucson International (TUS) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.

The flight crosses the Kingman Plateau and Hualapai Valley in northwestern Arizona, then tracks over the Aquarius Mountains and Prescott area highlands before descending across the Sonoran Desert toward Tucson. The transition from Mojave scrub to Sonoran Desert with saguaro cactus becomes visible from altitude around the Wickenburg area. The Verde Valley and Bradshaw Mountains are visible to the north on the left side mid-flight.