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Flight time2h 55m
Distance1,241
Heading288° → 275°

Shreveport to Las Vegas is 1,241 miles (1,997 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.

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Right

The right side wins both takeoff and landing. During the cruise portion flying northwest across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, the right side also faces generally north, offering views of the Llano Estacado escarpment, the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, and eventually the Colorado Plateau terrain. The left side faces south toward flatter, less dramatic terrain throughout most of the flight.

Takeoff · SHVRIGHTRed River bends through Shreveport, downtown Shreveport skyline, Cross Lake reservoir to the northwest
Landing · LASRIGHTLas Vegas Strip hotels and casino corridor, Spring Mountains and Charleston Peak to the west, Lake Mead reservoir to the east visible during descent

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight crosses the Llano Estacado (Texas High Plains) with its flat escarpment edges visible from altitude, then the Guadalupe Mountains near the Texas-New Mexico border, the Sacramento Mountains and Mescalero Ridge in central New Mexico, the Rio Grande valley near Albuquerque visible to the north, the Colorado Plateau with its mesa and canyon terrain in northeastern Arizona, and the Mojave Desert transition before descending into the Las Vegas valley

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from SHV

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Shreveport Regional typically departs westbound on runway 14/32 or 17/35. On a westward departure toward Las Vegas, the right side gives you a view over downtown Shreveport and the Red River winding through the city before the aircraft turns northwest. The left side faces south toward pine forests with little of note.

Red River bends through Shreveportdowntown Shreveport skylineCross Lake reservoir to the northwestflat East Texas pine forest canopy
Aerial window seat view during landing at Las Vegas (right side) — Las Vegas Strip hotels and casino corridor, Spring Mountains and Charleston Peak to the west, Lake Mead reservoir to the east visible during descent, Hoover Dam canyon visible on approach from the east

Landing at LAS

RIGHT

Las Vegas is typically approached from the east or southeast, with aircraft landing on runways 26L/26R heading west or on 19L/19R heading south. On a westbound approach, the right side faces north and gives a direct view over the Las Vegas Strip, the valley floor, and the Spring Mountains rising behind the city. The left side faces south toward Henderson and open desert.

Las Vegas Strip hotels and casino corridorSpring Mountains and Charleston Peak to the westLake Mead reservoir to the east visible during descentHoover Dam canyon visible on approach from the east

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shreveport Rgnl (SHV) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shreveport to Las Vegas. The right side wins both takeoff and landing. During the cruise portion flying northwest across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, the right side also faces generally north, offering views of the Llano Estacado escarpment, the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, and eventually the Colorado Plateau terrain. The left side faces south toward flatter, less dramatic terrain throughout most of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Shreveport Rgnl in Shreveport?

During takeoff from Shreveport Rgnl (SHV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Shreveport Regional typically departs westbound on runway 14/32 or 17/35. On a westward departure toward Las Vegas, the right side gives you a view over downtown Shreveport and the Red River winding through the city before the aircraft turns northwest. The left side faces south toward pine forests with little of note. Notable sights include: Red River bends through Shreveport, downtown Shreveport skyline, Cross Lake reservoir to the northwest, flat East Texas pine forest canopy.

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 Vegas is typically approached from the east or southeast, with aircraft landing on runways 26L/26R heading west or on 19L/19R heading south. On a westbound approach, the right side faces north and gives a direct view over the Las Vegas Strip, the valley floor, and the Spring Mountains rising behind the city. The left side faces south toward Henderson and open desert. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip hotels and casino corridor, Spring Mountains and Charleston Peak to the west, Lake Mead reservoir to the east visible during descent, Hoover Dam canyon visible on approach from the east.

How long is the flight from Shreveport to Las Vegas?

The flight from Shreveport Rgnl (SHV) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,241 miles (1,997 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Shreveport to Las Vegas flight path pass over?

The flight crosses the Llano Estacado (Texas High Plains) with its flat escarpment edges visible from altitude, then the Guadalupe Mountains near the Texas-New Mexico border, the Sacramento Mountains and Mescalero Ridge in central New Mexico, the Rio Grande valley near Albuquerque visible to the north, the Colorado Plateau with its mesa and canyon terrain in northeastern Arizona, and the Mojave Desert transition before descending into the Las Vegas valley