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OKC → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of iconic geological landmarks including the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque and the world-famous Meteor Crater as you enter Arizona.
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Canadian River
Meandering river paths and eroded canyons visible through the Texas and New Mexico borderlands.
Sandia Mountains
Towering peaks overlooking Albuquerque, offering dramatic vertical relief against the desert floor.
Meteor Crater
The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site, appearing as a perfect circle in the Arizona desert near Winslow.
Painted Desert
Stunning vistas of layered, multicolored badlands stretching toward the Navajo Nation.
Tonto National Forest
Rugged canyons and reservoirs like Roosevelt Lake visible just before the descent into Phoenix.
The right side is essential for seeing Meteor Crater, which is usually visible about 20-30 minutes before landing. On clear days, you may even spot the distant San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff. For afternoon flights, be prepared for some direct sunlight, but the geological features of Northern Arizona make the right side the clear winner for scenery.
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Oklahoma Prairies
Expansive views of the central plains and the transition into the Texas Panhandle's cattle country.
Amarillo Skyline
Visuals of the Texas city and the nearby Cadillac Ranch art installation along Route 66.
Llano Estacado
The massive, flat-topped 'Staked Plains' plateau stretching across Eastern New Mexico.
Gila Wilderness
Distant views of the rugged forest terrain in southwestern New Mexico.
Phoenix Approach
Sweeping views of the Salt River and the East Valley suburbs during the final descent into Sky Harbor.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side offers better views of the expansive ranch lands of Texas and the Gila National Forest in the distance. During the final approach, look for the Superstition Mountains to the south as the plane aligns for the PHX runway.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,339 km (832 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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