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FAR → AZA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hector International Airport (Fargo) to Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Rocky Mountain Front Range and the striking geological transition from the Colorado Plateau to the Sonoran Desert.
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Front Range Rockies
A continuous, panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains extending from Wyoming through central Colorado.
Pikes Peak
The most famous 14,000-foot summit in the region, visible south of the Denver metro area.
Rio Grande Gorge
The deep, jagged rift valley cutting through the high desert of Northern New Mexico.
Mogollon Rim
The massive geological escarpment in Arizona where the high plateau drops 2,000 feet into the desert.
Sonoran Desert Landscape
Vast desert vistas featuring unique rock formations and Saguaro-studded hillsides near the airport.
The right side is superior for morning flights as the sun remains on the opposite side of the aircraft, illuminating the mountains. Look out for the dramatic drop-off of the Mogollon Rim about 30 minutes before landing, which signals the transition into the Phoenix basin.
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Red River Valley
Expansive views of the fertile agricultural grid-patterns surrounding Fargo immediately after takeoff.
Missouri River
Aerial view of the winding river as it carves through the South Dakota and Nebraska borderlands.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The sharp, snow-capped eastern face of this dramatic range in Southern Colorado.
Superstition Mountains
Rugged volcanic peaks and wilderness areas visible during the final descent into the Mesa area.
Sit on the left if you prefer soft morning light or watching the moonrise over the Great Plains. This side provides excellent views of the Superstition Mountains on the base or final leg into AZA.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,964 km (1,220 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: FAR (46.92070007324219, -96.81580352783205)
Arrival: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Route Type: Domestic
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