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MKE → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the lush Midwest to the rugged peaks of the Southern Rockies and the colorful high desert mesas of the Southwest.
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Madison and the Capitol
Distant views of Wisconsin's capital city and its unique isthmus layout between two lakes.
Missouri River
Watching the winding silver ribbon of the Missouri River define the boundary between the plains.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southern tip of the Rocky Mountains, often snow-capped during winter and spring months.
High Desert Mesas
Colorful rock formations and deep canyons typical of the Four Corners and northern New Mexico region.
Camelback Mountain
A bird's-eye view of Phoenix's most iconic geological landmark during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness spectacular desert sunsets. Keep your eyes peeled as you cross New Mexico, where the landscape shifts from flat plains to dramatic mesas and ridges. During landing, this side provides the best view of downtown Phoenix and Camelback Mountain.
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Milwaukee Lakeshore
Sweeping views of the downtown skyline and Lake Michigan's coast immediately after departure.
Mississippi River
A grand crossing of the nation's primary waterway near the border of Iowa and Illinois.
Great Plains Grid
The mesmerizing geometric patterns of agricultural circles and squares across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Superstition Mountains
Stark volcanic cliffs and rugged terrain that mark the eastern edge of the Phoenix valley.
Salt River Valley
The lush green contrast of the irrigated valley floor against the surrounding brown desert floor.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 15 minutes of the flight when approaching PHX from the east, offering close-ups of the Superstition Mountains and southern suburban landscapes.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,347 km (1,458 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 8 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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