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ICT → AZA
Which side of the plane to sit from Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (Wichita) to Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the southern Rocky Mountains, the massive Valles Caldera, and the vibrant colors of the Painted Desert and Mogollon Rim during the descent into Arizona.
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Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains, featuring numerous peaks over 13,000 feet near Santa Fe.
Valles Caldera
A massive, 13-mile wide volcanic crater in northern New Mexico, clearly visible as a large circular meadow from high altitude.
Painted Desert
Extensive badlands in Northern Arizona known for brilliant reds, oranges, and pinks caused by stratified volcanic ash.
San Francisco Peaks
The highest mountain range in Arizona, often visible in the distance near Flagstaff as you begin your descent.
Mogollon Rim
The dramatic geological cliff that marks the edge of the Colorado Plateau, transitioning from pine forests to desert scrub.
This is the premier side for geology enthusiasts. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Painted Desert. Keep your eyes peeled for the Meteor Crater roughly halfway between the NM border and the Phoenix valley.
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Kansas High Plains
Geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation systems creating a massive patchwork quilt across western Kansas.
Texas Panhandle Breaks
The rugged transition as the Great Plains meet the Llano Estacado near the Oklahoma-Texas-New Mexico border.
Mount Taylor
An imposing extinct stratovolcano and sacred peak located in western New Mexico, often capped with snow in winter.
Superstition Mountains
Dramatic, jagged volcanic peaks that dominate the horizon just east of the Phoenix-Mesa area during the final approach.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to keep the sun at your back. It offers the most intimate view of the Superstition Mountains during the arrival sequence into AZA, but can be quite bright in the afternoon due to the southern exposure.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,374 km (854 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: ICT (37.649899, -97.433098)
Arrival: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Route Type: Domestic
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