Originally Posted by JerryFF
Since the airport is southeast of the city and most of the arrivals land on 25L heading west, you will not see much of the strip upon arrival. However, what you might be able to see would be from the right side of the aircraft.
If you land to the south, which happens about 5-10% of the time, on runway 19R, you would also want to be on the right side. Then you will see a lot of the strip.
The only other possibility is landing to the north on runway 1L, in which case you won't see much from either side.
Agree. It is quite a mind-blower to look out of the window (on the right) and see, from the runway, a profile of NYC and the Eiffel Tower. Rather surreal, particularly if you have not been to Las Vegas for awhile( or ever)