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AZA → FAR
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa) to Hector International Airport (Fargo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides spectacular views of the rugged Rocky Mountains and the high deserts of the Southwest, offering better lighting for photography during afternoon flights.
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Mazatzal Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep canyons of the Tonto National Forest immediately after takeoff from AZA.
San Juan Mountains
Spectacular views of SW Colorado's highest peaks, known for their dramatic alpine scenery.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Soaring snow-capped summits and deep glacial valleys as you pass through central Colorado.
Black Hills & Badlands
Distant views of South Dakota's unique geological formations and dark-forested hills to the west.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Look out early for the Mogollon Rim—a massive escarpment in Arizona. In winter, the snow-covered peaks of Colorado are the highlight; use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the haze.
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Painted Desert
Vibrant, multi-colored badlands and mesas stretching across the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona.
Front Range View
Views of the transition from the Rockies to the Great Plains, including the distant Denver metropolitan sprawl.
Missouri River
The massive, winding waterway that defines the landscape of the Dakotas and Nebraska.
Red River Valley
A vast, flat patchwork of agricultural fields as you descend into the fertile plains of North Dakota.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to watch the sun rise over the plains. Keep an eye out for the Nebraska Sandhills—a unique grass-stabilized dune field. As you approach Fargo, the geometric precision of the Red River Valley farmland is a classic aerial sight.
Book Hotels in FargoDistance: 1,964 km (1,220 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Arrival: FAR (46.92070007324219, -96.81580352783205)
Route Type: Domestic
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