CLT → PHX

Great Smoky Mountains

Shortly after takeoff from CLT, witness the ancient, blue-hued ridges of the Appalachians stretching toward the north.

Ozark Plateau

View the densely forested hills and winding river valleys of the Ozarks as you transition through Arkansas.

Sandia Mountains

A dramatic view of the granite cliffs of Sandia Peak overlooking the Rio Grande Valley near Albuquerque.

Meteor Crater

Look for the perfectly preserved, massive impact crater near Winslow, Arizona, approximately 30 minutes before landing.

Painted Desert

The landscape transforms into vibrant bands of red, orange, and purple rock as you enter the final approach corridor.

Mississippi River

Cross the massive meandering bends of the Mississippi River near Memphis, showing the scale of the American waterway.

Texas Panhandle

View the geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields that create a massive green and tan quilt across the plains.

Gila Wilderness

Observe the rugged, mountainous terrain of Southwestern New Mexico, home to the first designated wilderness area in the US.

Superstition Mountains

During the final descent into Phoenix, the jagged volcanic peaks of the Superstitions dominate the southern horizon.