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AZA → PSC
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa) to Tri Cities Airport (Pasco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled sequence of iconic American landscapes, including the red rocks of Sedona, the towering San Francisco Peaks, the dramatic Wasatch Range, and the volcanic features of Idaho before descending into the Columbia Basin.
Sedona Red Rocks
Vibrant crimson sandstone formations and the Mogollon Rim shortly after departure from AZA.
San Francisco Peaks
The dormant volcano and snow-capped Humphreys Peak standing tall above Flagstaff.
Wasatch Range
Breathtaking views of the high peaks stretching from Salt Lake City into northern Utah.
Craters of the Moon
Unique, stark black basalt lava fields visible in the heart of the Idaho Snake River Plain.
Blue Mountains
Rolling forested ridges that mark the final transition into the Columbia River Basin.
The right side is superior for morning flights as the sun illuminates the red rocks and mountain ranges. Watch for the dramatic change from the desert floor to the high alpine peaks of Utah. In winter, the snow-covered Wasatch Range is a major highlight that shouldn't be missed.
Grand Canyon West
Stunning vistas of the Colorado River carving through the western end of the canyon plateau.
Snake River Canyon
Deep basalt canyons and winding river bends visible as the flight traverses southern Idaho.
Boise National Forest
Dense evergreen forests and the rugged edges of the Sawtooth range in the distance.
Steens Mountain
The massive fault-block mountain rising from the Oregon desert on clear days.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Oregon high desert. This side offers better views of the Mojave desert transition and the deep blue of the Snake River during mid-flight.
Distance: 1,574 km (978 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Arrival: PSC (46.26470184326172, -119.11900329589844)
Route Type: Domestic
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