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Flight time1h 05m
Distance227
Heading042° → 044°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 3.5 right

While the left side wins the departure with mountain views over LA, the right side's dramatic Strip approach into McCarran is the standout moment of this short flight, giving it the edge overall.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Santa Ana to Las Vegas is 227 miles (365 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

San Bernardino Mountains, Mojave Desert, Ivanpah Dry Lake, Primm border towns

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Takeoff from SNA

LEFT

After the noise-abatement climb out of SNA over Newport Beach, the aircraft banks toward the northeast, putting the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains and the sprawling LA Basin on the left side. The right side mostly shows the Pacific and coastal plain briefly before the turn.

Newport Beach harborSan Gabriel MountainsInland Empire citiesSan Bernardino Mountains
SNA John Wayne Arpt Orange CoHub for Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways
Aerial window seat view during landing at Las Vegas (right side) — Las Vegas Strip skyline, Sphere venue, Red Rock Canyon escarpment in the distance, Spring Mountains

Landing at LAS

RIGHT

Arrivals into LAS typically curve onto final for runways 26L/26R from the east, putting the Las Vegas Strip and its distinctive towers on the right side of the aircraft during descent. The left side instead faces the quieter northern desert suburbs.

Las Vegas Strip skylineSphere venueRed Rock Canyon escarpment in the distanceSpring Mountains
LAS Mc Carran InternationalHub for Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (SNA) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santa Ana to Las Vegas. While the left side wins the departure with mountain views over LA, the right side's dramatic Strip approach into McCarran is the standout moment of this short flight, giving it the edge overall.

What can I see during takeoff from John Wayne Arpt Orange Co in Santa Ana?

During takeoff from John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (SNA), sit on the Left side for the best views. After the noise-abatement climb out of SNA over Newport Beach, the aircraft banks toward the northeast, putting the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains and the sprawling LA Basin on the left side. The right side mostly shows the Pacific and coastal plain briefly before the turn. Notable sights include: Newport Beach harbor, San Gabriel Mountains, Inland Empire cities, San Bernardino Mountains.

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. Arrivals into LAS typically curve onto final for runways 26L/26R from the east, putting the Las Vegas Strip and its distinctive towers on the right side of the aircraft during descent. The left side instead faces the quieter northern desert suburbs. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip skyline, Sphere venue, Red Rock Canyon escarpment in the distance, Spring Mountains.

How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Las Vegas?

The flight from John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (SNA) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 227 miles (365 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Santa Ana to Las Vegas flight path pass over?

San Bernardino Mountains, Mojave Desert, Ivanpah Dry Lake, Primm border towns