The right side wins on both ends of this short flight: dramatic mountain relief during climb-out from ONT and a rare skyline view of the Las Vegas Strip on final approach, while the left side offers only flat desert and basin scenery.
Flight Path
Mojave Desert basin, dry lake beds near Baker, and the distant Spring Mountains rising ahead near Las Vegas
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ONT
RIGHTDeparting ONT eastbound-to-northeast, the right side faces the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains rising sharply from the valley floor, giving a dramatic contrast to the flat basin on the left.
Landing at LAS
RIGHTOn the typical westbound approach into LAS (runways 26L/26R), the aircraft passes just south of the Las Vegas Strip before touchdown, putting the casino towers and skyline squarely on the right side of the cabin.
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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 wins on both ends of this short flight: dramatic mountain relief during climb-out from ONT and a rare skyline view of the Las Vegas Strip on final approach, while the left side offers only flat desert and basin scenery.
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. Departing ONT eastbound-to-northeast, the right side faces the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains rising sharply from the valley floor, giving a dramatic contrast to the flat basin on the left. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, Cucamonga Peak, Ontario/Ontario-Fontana 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. On the typical westbound approach into LAS (runways 26L/26R), the aircraft passes just south of the Las Vegas Strip before touchdown, putting the casino towers and skyline squarely on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip skyline, Stratosphere Tower, Red Rock Canyon escarpment in the distance, McCarran runway complex.
How long is the flight from Ontario to Las Vegas?
The flight from Ontario International (ONT) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes 0h 55m.
What does the Ontario to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
Mojave Desert basin, dry lake beds near Baker, and the distant Spring Mountains rising ahead near Las Vegas