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AZA → SGF
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa) to Springfield Branson National Airport (Springfield)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Superstition Mountains upon takeoff and better visibility of the lush Ozark lake systems during the descent into Missouri.
Superstition Mountains
Jagged, iconic volcanic peaks located just east of the Mesa-Gateway airport, visible immediately after takeoff.
Albuquerque & Sandia Peak
Excellent views of the Rio Grande valley and the dramatic 10,000-foot vertical rise of the Sandia Mountains.
Table Rock Lake
The winding, tree-lined shores of this massive reservoir mark the entry into the heart of the Ozarks near the Missouri border.
Mark Twain National Forest
Dense canopy views of the rolling Missouri hills during the final approach into Springfield.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic mountain scenery in the first 45 minutes of the flight. For sunset flights, this side will experience direct sun, so keep your window shade ready, but enjoy the golden hour glow over the Ozarks during landing.
Painted Desert
Distant views of the vibrant, multi-colored sedimentary layers of northern Arizona shortly after departure.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southern terminus of the Rocky Mountains, featuring high peaks that are often snow-capped through late spring.
Texas Panhandle Plains
A vast expanse of flatlands featuring massive wind farms and the distinctive geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation.
Route 66 Corridor
Parallel views of the historic Mother Road as the flight path tracks across New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Sit on the left for softer, indirect lighting on morning departures. This side is ideal for spotting the rim of the Colorado Plateau and the rugged northern transition zones of the Gila National Forest.
Distance: 1,712 km (1,064 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Arrival: SGF (37.24570084, -93.38860321)
Route Type: Domestic
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