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DEN → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular gallery of the highest peaks in the Colorado Rockies, including the San Juan Mountains, and provides a front-row seat to the dramatic red rock formations of Sedona during the descent into Phoenix.
San Juan Mountains
Some of the most rugged and breathtaking alpine scenery in the United States, including the area around Telluride.
Monument Valley
Iconic sandstone buttes and mesas visible on the distant horizon near the Four Corners region.
San Francisco Peaks
Arizona's highest mountains, featuring Humphreys Peak, often capped with snow well into the spring.
Sedona Red Rocks
Vibrant crimson canyons and monoliths visible as the aircraft crosses the Mogollon Rim for the descent.
Lake Powell
A flash of deep blue water contrasting against the red sandstone of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
The right side is unbeatable for sunset flights as the light hits the San Juan peaks and Sedona's red rocks. Aim for a window seat forward of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the descent over the Mogollon Rim. Keep an eye out for the Grand Canyon in the far distance depending on the specific flight path.
Great Sand Dunes
The tallest sand dunes in North America tucked against the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Painted Desert
Vast expanses of colorful, stratified rock layers stretching across the high desert of Arizona.
Meteor Crater
A massive, nearly mile-wide impact crater located near Winslow, remarkably preserved in the desert floor.
Superstition Mountains
Jagged volcanic peaks rising sharply from the desert floor on the final approach into Phoenix.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and illuminate the desert colors. Watch closely for the distinct circle of Meteor Crater about 30-40 minutes before landing. Seasonal snow on the Sangre de Cristo range makes for stunning winter photography.
Distance: 969 km (602 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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