Memphis to Las Vegas flight path: MEM to LAS

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Memphis to Las Vegas. The left side wins overall because the dramatic Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon terrain, and the Las Vegas Strip during the descent and approach outweigh the modest river/skyline view on departure from Memphis, giving the left side a more consistently scenic and varied experience.

During takeoff from Memphis International (MEM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MEM northbound on runway 36, the right side gives a good view of the Mississippi River and downtown Memphis skyline including the Pyramid arena as the plane banks westward toward Arkansas. The left side mostly shows flat Mississippi farmland with little variety. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Downtown Memphis skyline, Memphis Pyramid, Arkansas Delta farmland.

When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On a westbound landing into LAS using runway 26, the left side offers a dramatic view of the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment as the plane descends, followed by the Las Vegas Strip skyline sliding into view on final approach. The right side mainly shows the flatter desert basin toward Lake Mead with less visual drama. Notable sights include: Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Strip, Mount Charleston.

The flight from Memphis International (MEM) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 3 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,413 miles (2,274 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Ozark Plateau foothills, Arkansas River valley, and the beginning of the Texas Panhandle plains before the terrain rises into the Rocky Mountain foothills and Mojave Desert basins near Las Vegas.