Which side to sit on from Portland to Las Vegas?
Sit on the right side flying Portland (PDX) to Las Vegas (LAS). It has the better view on 10 of 11 daily flights, with Crater Lake, Lake Tahoe and Hoover Dam.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 5 of 5 flights | Las Vegas, Hoover Dam / Lake Mead, Mt. Jefferson |
| Afternoon | Right | 3 of 4 flights | Las Vegas, Hoover Dam / Lake Mead, Mt. Jefferson |
| Evening | Right | 2 of 2 flights | Las Vegas, Mt. Jefferson, Three Sisters |
What you'll see
- St. Johns Bridge on the left, 4 min after takeoff
- Mt. Hood on the left, 10 min after takeoff
- Mt. Jefferson on the right, 13 min after takeoff
- Three Sisters on the right, 17 min after takeoff
- Mt. Bachelor on the right, 18 min after takeoff
- Crater Lake on the right, 25 min after takeoff
- Black Rock on the left, 46 min after takeoff
- Lake Tahoe on the right, 56 min after takeoff
- Death Valley on the right, 83 min after takeoff
- Charleston Peak on the left, 91 min after takeoff
- Hoover Dam on the right, 102 min after takeoff
- Vegas on the right, 107 min after takeoff
Based on 11 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 Portland to Las Vegas?
The right. This flight heads south, so the western sky is on the right. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
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 right 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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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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