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OMA → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Eppley Airfield (Omaha) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic geological formations of the Four Corners region and the dramatic volcanic peaks of Northern Arizona.
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Shiprock
The legendary 1,583-foot volcanic rock spire that rises abruptly from the desert floor in New Mexico.
Canyon de Chelly
Stunning red sandstone canyons and unique rock formations within the Navajo Nation.
San Francisco Peaks
A volcanic mountain range near Flagstaff, including Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona.
Meteor Crater
The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site, appearing as a perfect bowl in the desert landscape.
Painted Desert
Expansive badlands featuring a vibrant palette of siltstones and shales in the Chinle Formation.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to see the desert landscape bathed in golden hour light, though sun glare can be an issue. Keep your eyes peeled as you pass the New Mexico-Arizona border for the jagged silhouette of Shiprock. If the flight path takes a more northerly route, you may even catch a distant glimpse of the Grand Canyon's South Rim.
Book Hotels in PhoenixGreat Sand Dunes
Massive sand dunes tucked against the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Southern Colorado.
Sangre de Cristo Range
A long, narrow, and rugged mountain range that defines the edge of the Rio Grande Rift.
Rio Grande Gorge
The deep canyon carved by the Rio Grande as it snakes through the volcanic basalt of New Mexico.
Mogollon Rim
A massive topographical escarpment marking the edge of the Colorado Plateau in central Arizona.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Approach
Sweeping views of the Camelback Mountain and the South Mountain Park during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Look out early for the stark contrast between the green irrigated circles of the High Plains and the sudden rise of the Rockies. During the descent, the left side often provides a clearer view of the Salt River and the Tempe Town Lake area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,668 km (1,036 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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