The right side offers mountain views during climb-out and the Las Vegas Strip on final approach, while the left side is dominated by flat desert with little variation.
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Flight Path
Long Beach to Las Vegas is 231 miles (372 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Mojave Desert, dry lake beds near Baker, and the southern Spring Mountains as the route approaches the Las Vegas valley
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGB
RIGHTDeparting LGB on runway 30, the noise-abatement turn swings the aircraft east toward Vegas, putting the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains on the right side as the plane climbs over the Los Angeles basin. The left side only briefly shows the harbor and coastline before the turn cuts it off.
Landing at LAS
RIGHTArrivals into LAS commonly land on 26L/26R, approaching from the east, and the Las Vegas Strip sits just north of the runway centerline, making it clearly visible on the right side during final approach. The left side mostly shows open desert and the Spring Mountains in the far distance.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Long Beach (LGB) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Long Beach to Las Vegas. The right side offers mountain views during climb-out and the Las Vegas Strip on final approach, while the left side is dominated by flat desert with little variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Long Beach in Long Beach?
During takeoff from Long Beach (LGB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LGB on runway 30, the noise-abatement turn swings the aircraft east toward Vegas, putting the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains on the right side as the plane climbs over the Los Angeles basin. The left side only briefly shows the harbor and coastline before the turn cuts it off. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, Los Angeles basin, Long Beach harbor (briefly).
What can I see when landing at Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into LAS commonly land on 26L/26R, approaching from the east, and the Las Vegas Strip sits just north of the runway centerline, making it clearly visible on the right side during final approach. The left side mostly shows open desert and the Spring Mountains in the far distance. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, Spring Mountains, Lake Mead area (distant).
How long is the flight from Long Beach to Las Vegas?
The flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 231 miles (372 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Long Beach to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
Mojave Desert, dry lake beds near Baker, and the southern Spring Mountains as the route approaches the Las Vegas valley