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AZA → FWA
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa) to Fort Wayne International Airport (Fort Wayne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Superstition Mountains immediately after takeoff and a higher probability of spotting major landmarks like the St. Louis Gateway Arch during the transcontinental cruise.
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Superstition Mountains
Rugged volcanic peaks rising abruptly from the desert floor right after takeoff from Mesa.
Painted Desert
Vibrant hues of lavender, red, and orange across the high desert of the Southwest.
Kansas City Metro
The confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers surrounded by the urban sprawl.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
The world's tallest arch is often visible as a shimmering silver loop near the Mississippi.
Indiana Farmlands
A classic Midwestern landscape of rectangular fields and farmsteads approaching Fort Wayne.
Sit on the right side for the iconic Superstition Mountain view upon departure from AZA. Keep an eye out for the St. Louis Arch about 90 to 100 minutes into the flight; it typically appears south of the flight path. Morning flights on this side will experience significant sun glare.
Book Hotels in Fort WayneMogollon Rim
The dramatic southern edge of the Colorado Plateau appearing shortly after departure.
Sangre de Cristo Range
The southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains with peaks reaching over 14,000 feet.
Kansas High Plains
Intricate patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles creating a geometric tapestry.
Mississippi River
A massive silver ribbon marking the transition from the Great Plains to the Midwest.
Northern Illinois
Dense clusters of small towns and the vast logistics hubs of the Chicago outskirts.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid direct solar glare. The most dramatic views occur in the first 30 minutes over Arizona and New Mexico. During winter, look for the sharp contrast between the red rocks and white snow in the high desert regions.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,484 km (1,543 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 19 min
Departure: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Arrival: FWA (40.97850037, -85.19509888)
Route Type: Domestic
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