Las Vegas to New York is 2,233 miles (3,593 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the transcontinental cruise, left side also faces generally south, giving views of the Colorado River corridor, the Rockies' southern flanks over Colorado and Kansas, and the Ohio River valley. Right side faces north with less populated and less visually varied terrain for much of the route.
Flight Path
The flight tracks roughly east-northeast from Las Vegas across the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners region, crossing the Rocky Mountains over Colorado (San Juan and Sawatch ranges visible), then flattening out over the Kansas and Missouri plains, crossing the Mississippi River near St. Louis, continuing over Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the Appalachian ridges before descending into the New York metro area
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LSV
LEFTNellis typically departs north on runway 21L/21R or south on runway 03, but eastbound departures climb out over the Las Vegas Valley. A left/south-facing seat gives you the Las Vegas Strip laid out below, with Frenchman Mountain and the Spring Mountains framing the valley. Right side faces north toward open desert with less visual interest.
Landing at JFK
LEFTJFK's primary eastbound arrivals typically come in on runway 31L/31R heading northwest, or 22L/22R heading southwest. On the standard approach from the west, a left-side seat faces south over Jamaica Bay, with Manhattan's skyline visible in the distance to the northwest. Right side looks north over Queens residential neighborhoods with less dramatic scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nellis Afb (LSV) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the transcontinental cruise, left side also faces generally south, giving views of the Colorado River corridor, the Rockies' southern flanks over Colorado and Kansas, and the Ohio River valley. Right side faces north with less populated and less visually varied terrain for much of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Nellis Afb in Las Vegas?
During takeoff from Nellis Afb (LSV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Nellis typically departs north on runway 21L/21R or south on runway 03, but eastbound departures climb out over the Las Vegas Valley. A left/south-facing seat gives you the Las Vegas Strip laid out below, with Frenchman Mountain and the Spring Mountains framing the valley. Right side faces north toward open desert with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (visible as a dense corridor of towers), Frenchman Mountain (reddish mesa to the east), Lake Mead (blue reservoir visible to the northeast as you climb), Spring Mountains/Charleston Peak to the west.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK's primary eastbound arrivals typically come in on runway 31L/31R heading northwest, or 22L/22R heading southwest. On the standard approach from the west, a left-side seat faces south over Jamaica Bay, with Manhattan's skyline visible in the distance to the northwest. Right side looks north over Queens residential neighborhoods with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (visible to the northwest on approach), Jamaica Bay (broad shallow bay directly below on final), Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (visible to the southwest connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island), Long Island coastline and Atlantic Ocean to the south.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to New York?
The flight from Nellis Afb (LSV) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,233 miles (3,593 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Las Vegas to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly east-northeast from Las Vegas across the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners region, crossing the Rocky Mountains over Colorado (San Juan and Sawatch ranges visible), then flattening out over the Kansas and Missouri plains, crossing the Mississippi River near St. Louis, continuing over Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the Appalachian ridges before descending into the New York metro area