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PHX → CMH
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Arizona wilderness shortly after takeoff and the scenic winding paths of the Missouri River mid-flight.
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Superstition Mountains
Rugged, iconic volcanic peaks located just east of the Phoenix metro area.
Southern Rockies
Distant views of the snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico.
Missouri River
The winding silver ribbon of the Missouri River as you cross the Kansas-Missouri border.
Indianapolis Skyline
The dense urban center of Indiana's capital is often visible during the initial descent.
Midwestern Mosaic
A perfect grid of green and gold farmland spanning across Illinois and Indiana.
Book an early morning flight to have the sun at your back, illuminating the red rocks of Arizona and the Rockies. Use a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the desert landscapes.
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Gila River Valley
Expansive desert floor and agricultural fields south of Phoenix during departure.
Mississippi River
A massive crossing south of St. Louis, featuring industrial barges and wide floodplains.
Wright-Patterson AFB
One of the world's largest air force bases visible near Dayton, Ohio, during descent.
Downtown Columbus
Excellent views of the Ohio Statehouse and downtown skyscrapers on a western approach to CMH.
Texas Panhandle
Vast, flat expanses of the southern Great Plains and the historic Route 66 corridor.
This side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to avoid direct southern sunlight. Watch for the Mississippi River approximately two and a half hours into the flight. On the final approach into Columbus, keep your camera ready for the city skyline if the wind is from the east.
Book Hotels in ColumbusDistance: 2,683 km (1,667 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Route Type: Domestic
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