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BLI → AZA
Which side of the plane to sit from Bellingham International Airport (Bellingham) to Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Cascade volcanic chain shortly after takeoff and a potential distant view of the Grand Canyon during the descent phase.
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Mount Baker
Immediate, breathtaking views of this glacier-covered volcano located just east of Bellingham.
Mount Rainier
The most iconic peak in Washington stands prominently to the east as you travel south.
Columbia River Gorge
A massive geographic cut through the landscape marking the border between Washington and Oregon.
Steens Mountain
A massive fault-block mountain in the remote high desert of southeastern Oregon.
Grand Canyon
Visible in the distance to the east during the final hour of flight before entering the Phoenix airspace.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the snow-capped Cascades. It is the superior choice for spotting the major volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest and the geological expanse of the Grand Canyon during the descent.
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Salish Sea
A backward glance at the San Juan Islands and the Olympic Mountains as you depart.
Crater Lake
One of the deepest and bluest lakes in the world, visible in the Southern Oregon Cascades.
Lake Mead
The enormous blue reservoir created by the Hoover Dam, contrasting sharply with the red desert.
Hoover Dam
An engineering marvel visible on the border of Nevada and Arizona near Las Vegas.
Sonoran Desert
Intricate desert landscapes and rugged mountain ranges during the approach into Mesa.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. Keep a close watch after passing Nevada for views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, which usually appear on this side depending on the specific flight corridor.
Book Hotels in MesaDistance: 1,944 km (1,208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: BLI (48.79280090332031, -122.53800201416016)
Arrival: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Route Type: Domestic
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