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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers spectacular views of the Superstition Mountains upon departure, a superior angle for the Colorado Front Range peaks, and iconic sightings of the Missouri and Mississippi river systems.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Superstition Mountains

Immediate views of these iconic, jagged volcanic peaks located just east of the Mesa-Gateway airport.

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Pikes Peak

Look for the 14,115-foot summit standing prominently as the flight skirts the eastern edge of the Colorado Front Range.

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Missouri River

Cross over the winding, silt-heavy waters of the 'Big Muddy' near the border of Nebraska and Iowa.

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Midwestern Grid

A fascinating geometric display of agricultural heartland patterns spanning across Nebraska and Iowa.

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Minnesota Northwoods

A sea of deep green conifers signals the approach into the rugged, forested terrain surrounding Duluth.

The right side is ideal for morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Great Plains. During the descent into Duluth, keep your eyes peeled for a potential glimpse of the western tip of Lake Superior and the Aerial Lift Bridge depending on the wind-directed landing pattern.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Tonto National Forest

Observe the rugged Sonoran Desert transition into high-altitude ponderosa pine forests shortly after takeoff.

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Mogollon Rim

A massive geological feature in Arizona providing a dramatic 2,000-foot drop-off view from the edge of the Colorado Plateau.

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Central Rockies

Distinguished views of the snow-capped Continental Divide and the high-altitude wilderness of central Colorado.

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Twin Cities Skyline

On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Minneapolis and St. Paul are visible to the east during the final third of the flight.

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Land of 10,000 Lakes

As you enter Minnesota, the landscape transforms into a dense mosaic of blue glacial lakes and wetlands.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better lighting for the Rocky Mountain peaks. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from red desert rocks to the rolling green Sand Hills of Nebraska.

Top Activities in Duluth
Route Information

Distance: 2,226 km (1,383 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min

Departure: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)

Arrival: DLH (46.8420982361, -92.1936035156)

Route Type: Domestic

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