San Antonio to Las Vegas is 1,067 miles (1,716 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The left side wins overall due to the spectacular Las Vegas arrival view. During the cruise portion heading northwest, the left side also tracks closer to the Guadalupe Mountains in far west Texas and the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, offering better terrain interest across the full flight.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Davis Mountains and Trans-Pecos region of far west Texas, then the Rio Grande valley near El Paso, followed by the Tularosa Basin and White Sands area of southern New Mexico, the San Andres Mountains, and the Mojave Desert transition zone before descending into the Las Vegas valley
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SKF
RIGHTSKF runways typically favor departures to the north or northwest. A right-side seat gives you a view back over downtown San Antonio, the San Antonio River corridor, and the sprawling military base complex below. Left side faces southwest toward open ranchland with little of interest.
Landing at LAS
LEFTLas Vegas McCarran typically uses runways 26L/26R or 19L/19R for arrivals from the east. Approaching from the southeast on a northwest heading, the left side gives you the Las Vegas Strip laid out clearly below, with the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon visible to the west. Right side faces north toward the desert valley with less visual payoff.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lackland Afb Kelly Fld Annex (SKF) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Antonio to Las Vegas. The left side wins overall due to the spectacular Las Vegas arrival view. During the cruise portion heading northwest, the left side also tracks closer to the Guadalupe Mountains in far west Texas and the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, offering better terrain interest across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Lackland Afb Kelly Fld Annex in San Antonio?
During takeoff from Lackland Afb Kelly Fld Annex (SKF), sit on the Right side for the best views. SKF runways typically favor departures to the north or northwest. A right-side seat gives you a view back over downtown San Antonio, the San Antonio River corridor, and the sprawling military base complex below. Left side faces southwest toward open ranchland with little of interest. Notable sights include: Downtown San Antonio skyline, San Antonio River, Lackland/Kelly Field complex, Edwards Aquifer recharge zone escarpment.
What can I see when landing at Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Las Vegas McCarran typically uses runways 26L/26R or 19L/19R for arrivals from the east. Approaching from the southeast on a northwest heading, the left side gives you the Las Vegas Strip laid out clearly below, with the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon visible to the west. Right side faces north toward the desert valley with less visual payoff. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip resort corridor, Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Spring Mountains (Charleston Peak), Lake Mead on the far eastern horizon during descent.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Las Vegas?
The flight from Lackland Afb Kelly Fld Annex (SKF) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,067 miles (1,716 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the San Antonio to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Davis Mountains and Trans-Pecos region of far west Texas, then the Rio Grande valley near El Paso, followed by the Tularosa Basin and White Sands area of southern New Mexico, the San Andres Mountains, and the Mojave Desert transition zone before descending into the Las Vegas valley