About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Mc Carran International (LAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Las Vegas. The right side wins overall because the Las Vegas arrival view of the Strip, the desert basin, and the Spring Mountains is one of the most dramatic urban approach views in North America. The left side at Toronto is excellent but the right side compensates with strong mid-flight views over Lake Michigan and the Rockies foothills, plus that iconic Vegas descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ departures heading west on runway 23 or southwest on runway 24L/24R give the left side a clear view over downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. You can see the CN Tower, the downtown core, and the lake stretching east toward Hamilton Bay. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest, Mississauga suburban 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 Vegas McCarran typically receives westbound arrivals from the east or northeast, with approaches on runways 26L/26R or 19R. The right side picks up the Las Vegas Strip running north-south, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead to the east, and the Spring Mountains to the west as a backdrop. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (hotels visible as dense cluster), Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to the east, Spring Mountains (Charleston Peak) to the west, Mojave Desert basin floor.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Las Vegas?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Toronto to Las Vegas flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over Lake Michigan (visible as a large open water body), then crosses southern Wisconsin and Iowa farmland, the Missouri River valley, the Nebraska and Colorado high plains, and the southern Rocky Mountain foothills near Denver before crossing Utah's canyon country and the Mojave Desert into Las Vegas. The Colorado River canyon system and Lake Powell may be visible in clear conditions from either side over Utah.