Seeing Sphere from a plane
A 366-ft venue wrapped in about 1.2 million LEDs, the largest spherical structure in the world. Look for the glowing ball just east of the Strip, showing anything from an eyeball to the moon.
3 of our routes pass it. Nevada · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Las Vegas to Atlanta: sit on the left, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas to Atlanta | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Los Angeles | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Sphere from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sphere from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Sphere at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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