Grand Canyon Airport – Las Vegas

🌎 Countries along the route

🇺🇸 USA

Departure from Grand Canyon Airport (KGCN) – departure from an airport located just minutes from the rim of the Grand Canyon. After takeoff, an unforgettable view opens up of multi‑layered rock strata and the shadows of winding canyons.

Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell – the route heads northeast, where we can see the iconic curve of the Colorado River and the turquoise surface of Lake Powell.

Flyover of Zion National Park – dramatic red walls and deep slopes – a striking geological structure directly below the flight path.

Valley of Fire State Park – before approaching Las Vegas, we pass red sandstone formations that look like a plain from another planet.

Hoover Dam and Lake Mead – a massive concrete dam between Arizona and Nevada, with a water surface like an oasis in the middle of an arid landscape.

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) – landing in the heart of the iconic city of gambling, whose wide boulevards and skyscrapers contrast with the surrounding mountains and desert.

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📍 Points of interest along the route

Horseshoe Bend – easily recognizable from the air as a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Colorado River.

Lake Powell – over 3,000 km of shoreline; turquoise water surrounded by red rock formations.

Zion National Park – vertical cliffs, narrow canyons, and diverse vegetation.

Valley of Fire – intensely red sandstones shaped into arches and wind‑smoothed domes.

Hoover Dam & Lake Mead – a massive engineering structure, easily identifiable from altitude.

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• Distance: 568 km
• Total distance: 38,744 km
• Flight time: 1 h 32 min
• Total flight time: 125 h 34 min