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MCI → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic geographical transition, showcasing the southern Rocky Mountains, the expansive Painted Desert, and the iconic Mogollon Rim escarpment.
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Flint Hills
Ancient tallgrass prairie and rolling limestone hills visible during the initial cruise phase over Kansas.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southern tip of the Rockies provides a stunning backdrop of high-altitude peaks near the New Mexico border.
Painted Desert
A vast landscape of multi-colored badlands in Eastern Arizona, showing vivid reds, oranges, and purples.
Mogollon Rim
A massive 2,000-foot limestone and sandstone escarpment marking the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Tonto National Forest
Classic Sonoran desert landscapes transitioning into rugged canyons just before touchdown in Phoenix.
This is the premier side for geography enthusiasts. For late afternoon flights, you will experience a stunning desert sunset over the wing. Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Mogollon Rim's dramatic drop-off.
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Wichita Skyline
Visible shortly after departure, the layout of Kansas's largest city and its riverfront are clearly discernible.
Canadian River
A major tributary of the Arkansas River that winds like a silver thread through the dry Texas Panhandle.
Gila National Forest
A vast, rugged area of wilderness in New Mexico featuring steep canyons and forested peaks.
Superstition Mountains
Dramatic volcanic peaks located on the eastern edge of the Phoenix valley during the final approach.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Look for the glisten of White Sands National Park in the far distance if visibility is exceptionally clear over New Mexico.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,677 km (1,042 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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