About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ontario International (ONT) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ontario to Las Vegas. The right side delivers the San Gabriel Mountains on departure and the Las Vegas Strip plus Spring Mountains on approach. The left side offers desert basin views during cruise which are less distinctive. Right side wins both ends of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Ontario International in Ontario?
During takeoff from Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Right side for the best views. ONT typically departs east on runway 26R/08L or uses runway 26L. Departing westbound then turning north, the right side faces the San Gabriel Mountains including Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) at 10,064 ft, which dominates the skyline immediately north of the airport. The right side also captures the Inland Empire sprawl transitioning into the Cajon Pass corridor. Notable sights include: Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy), San Gabriel Mountains ridgeline, Cajon Pass, Inland Empire urban grid.
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. LAS typically lands on runways 26L/26R or 19L/19R. On the common westward approach over the Las Vegas Valley, the right side looks north over the Strip and downtown Las Vegas, with the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment visible beyond. On a southward approach on 19L/19R, the right side still captures the Strip and the broad Las Vegas Valley. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip, Spring Mountains (Charleston Peak), Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Lake Mead on the eastern horizon.
How long is the flight from Ontario to Las Vegas?
The flight from Ontario International (ONT) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes Approximately 55-65 minutes.
What does the Ontario to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Mojave Desert at cruise altitude, passing over the dry Mojave basin with scattered volcanic hills and dry lake beds including Soda Lake near Baker. Interstate 15 is visible as a thin line threading through the desert below. The transition from the Inland Empire's urban edge to open Mojave happens quickly after Cajon Pass. Baker and the Mojave National Preserve terrain of low ranges and alluvial fans fill the mid-flight view before the Spring Mountains signal the approach to Las Vegas.