While takeoff offers Thames estuary views, the landing approach into Las Vegas provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Sierra Nevada and Spring Mountains are visually striking and frame the entire descent. The mountain views outweigh the brief estuary glimpse at departure.
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Flight Path
London to Las Vegas is 5,231 miles (8,419 km), a flight of about 10 hours 15 minutes.
Transatlantic crossing over the North Atlantic with no visible landmarks for approximately 6 hours; Greenland's ice sheet and coastline visible on northerly routing; Canadian Maritime provinces and Great Lakes region during approach to North American airspace; Rocky Mountains visible during descent toward Nevada, including peaks in Montana and Idaho on the flight path corridor
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and North Sea coastline during the initial climb-out eastward from City Airport. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the Kent marshlands before turning westbound toward the Atlantic.
Landing at LAS
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Sierra Nevada and Spring Mountains during descent into Las Vegas from the east. These snow-capped or rocky peaks frame the approach and offer dramatic mountain scenery before landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Las Vegas. While takeoff offers Thames estuary views, the landing approach into Las Vegas provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Sierra Nevada and Spring Mountains are visually striking and frame the entire descent. The mountain views outweigh the brief estuary glimpse at departure.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and North Sea coastline during the initial climb-out eastward from City Airport. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the Kent marshlands before turning westbound toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: River Thames and its estuary, North Sea coastline, Kent marshlands, Greater London urban sprawl to the west.
What can I see when landing at Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Sierra Nevada and Spring Mountains during descent into Las Vegas from the east. These snow-capped or rocky peaks frame the approach and offer dramatic mountain scenery before landing. Notable sights include: Sierra Nevada range, Spring Mountains, Las Vegas Valley floor, Lake Mead in distance.
How long is the flight from London to Las Vegas?
The flight from City (LCY) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 10 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,231 miles (8,419 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
Transatlantic crossing over the North Atlantic with no visible landmarks for approximately 6 hours; Greenland's ice sheet and coastline visible on northerly routing; Canadian Maritime provinces and Great Lakes region during approach to North American airspace; Rocky Mountains visible during descent toward Nevada, including peaks in Montana and Idaho on the flight path corridor