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DFW → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a clearer view of the iconic Meteor Crater and the vibrant Painted Desert with the sun positioned to the south, minimizing glare.
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Sandia Peak
The massive rock face overlooking Albuquerque and the Rio Grande.
Meteor Crater
A nearly perfect 50,000-year-old impact site visible as a distinct circular basin.
Painted Desert
Layers of colorful siltstone and mudstone stretching across northern Arizona.
Salt River Canyon
Deep, winding canyons carved into the Arizona landscape often called the Mini-Grand Canyon.
Mogollon Rim
The geological edge of the Colorado Plateau offering dramatic elevation drops.
Superstition Mountains
The iconic gateway peaks to the Phoenix metro area visible during the final descent.
The highlight is the Meteor Crater near Winslow, which appears about 35 minutes before arrival; sit away from the wing for the clearest view. The Mogollon Rim provides a dramatic landscape change from high plateau to rugged desert as you descend into Phoenix. Lighting is usually optimal on this side for photography as the sun stays to the south.
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White Sands National Park
The massive gypsum dune fields of New Mexico appearing as a bright white expanse.
Guadalupe Mountains
Home to El Capitan, the highest point in Texas, rising sharply from the desert floor.
Gila Wilderness
Ancient forest landscapes and rugged mountainous terrain in western New Mexico.
Las Cruces
The Organ Mountains framing the Rio Grande Valley near the New Mexico border.
Expect heavy sunlight and glare on this side; polarizing sunglasses are recommended for viewing. Look for the stark white of the White Sands area in southern New Mexico if the flight path allows. This side is also excellent for sunset views on late afternoon departures from DFW.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,394 km (866 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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