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CMH → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic geological landmarks of the Southwest, including the Meteor Crater and the vibrant Painted Desert, while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun.
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Mississippi River
A grand view of the massive river systems and industrial barge traffic near the Illinois-Missouri border.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains, often snow-capped during winter and spring.
Barringer Meteor Crater
A nearly perfect circular impact crater clearly visible in the Arizona desert about 35 minutes before landing.
Painted Desert
A vast landscape of badlands featuring stratified layers of red, orange, and lavender siltstone.
Superstition Mountains
The rugged, jagged mountain range that marks the eastern edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
This is the premier side for photography. About 100 miles east of Phoenix, watch closely for the Meteor Crater—it is unmistakable. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the desert colors of Arizona and the Rocky Mountain peaks to the north.
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St. Louis Skyline
If the flight path trends south, the Gateway Arch and the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers are visible.
Ozark Plateau
Deeply dissected plateaus with dense forest cover across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
Southern Great Plains
Expansive geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields across Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.
New Mexico Mesas
Flat-topped volcanic hills and dramatic escarpments as the aircraft enters the high desert.
South Mountain Park
On final approach, look for the rugged desert ridges of the nation's largest municipal park.
Sit on this side for afternoon flights to enjoy softer light on the landscape, though you may face the sun's glare. It is excellent for viewing the green-to-brown transition of the central US. Keep an eye out for the white sands of southern New Mexico in the far distance.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,683 km (1,667 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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