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GJT → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Grand Junction Regional Airport (Grand Junction) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a visual feast of iconic Southwestern landmarks, including the red rock canyons of Colorado National Monument, the world-famous buttes of Monument Valley, and the stunning San Francisco Peaks.
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Colorado National Monument
Stunning red rock canyons and monoliths visible almost immediately after takeoff from GJT.
Monument Valley
Iconic sandstone buttes and towers rising from the desert floor on the Utah-Arizona border.
San Francisco Peaks
Arizona's highest mountains, including Humphreys Peak, located just north of Flagstaff.
Sedona Red Rocks
Brilliant crimson rock formations and deep canyons visible during the descent into Phoenix.
Sonoran Desert
Dense forests of Saguaro cacti and rugged desert terrain as the plane approaches PHX.
The right side is unbeatable for photography. Try to get a seat in front of the wing for clear views of Monument Valley. Afternoon and sunset flights are particularly magical as the low sun angle highlights the textures of the canyons and the vibrant reds of the Sedona area.
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San Juan Mountains
Distant views of some of Colorado's highest and most rugged peaks to the southeast.
Canyon de Chelly
Deep sandstone canyons and spires carved into the Defiance Plateau.
Painted Desert
Vibrant layers of siltstone and mudstone showing shades of lavender, red, and orange.
Mogollon Rim
A massive escarpment marking the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Theodore Roosevelt Lake
The largest lake located wholly within Arizona, surrounded by the Mazatzal Mountains.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. Look for the distinct transition from high-altitude forest to low-desert scrubland as you cross the Mogollon Rim. Early winter flights provide the best contrast between snowy peaks and red desert floor.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 705 km (438 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: GJT (39.1223983765, -108.527000427)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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