Which side to sit on from Kansas City to Las Vegas?
Sit on the left side flying Kansas City (MCI) to Las Vegas (LAS). It has the better view on 5 of 7 daily flights, with Grand Canyon, Kansas City and Monument Valley.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 3 of 3 flights | Kansas City, Hoover Dam / Lake Mead, Lake Powell |
| Afternoon | Left | 1 of 2 flights | Hoover Dam / Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Kansas City |
| Evening | Right | 1 of 2 flights | Las Vegas, Pikes Peak, Bryce Canyon |
What you'll see
- Kansas City on the left, 2 min after takeoff
- Pikes Peak on the right, 75 min after takeoff
- Great Sand Dunes on the left, 80 min after takeoff
- Mesa Verde NP on the left, 102 min after takeoff
- Canyonlands on the right, 109 min after takeoff
- Monument Valley on the left, 113 min after takeoff
- Lake Powell on the left, 122 min after takeoff
- Bryce Canyon on the right, 128 min after takeoff
- Grand Canyon on the left, 133 min after takeoff
- Zion Canyon on the right, 135 min after takeoff
- Hoover Dam on the left, 151 min after takeoff
- Vegas on the right, 159 min after takeoff
Based on 7 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Kansas City to Las Vegas?
Either side. This flight heads west, so the sunset is ahead of you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Questions
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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