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PHX → ELP
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to El Paso International Airport (El Paso)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the rugged Superstition Mountains and the expansive high-altitude wilderness of the Gila National Forest.
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Superstition Mountains
Legendary rugged peaks east of Phoenix featuring deep canyons and sharp ridges.
Theodore Roosevelt Lake
A large, bright blue reservoir nestled within the Tonto National Forest.
Gila Wilderness
The first designated wilderness area in the US, offering views of dense forests and deep valleys.
Potrillo Volcanic Field
A stark landscape of cinder cones and ancient lava flows visible just before landing in El Paso.
For the best experience, select a seat on the left side during morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Pay close attention in the first 10 minutes after takeoff to see the Superstition Mountains. In autumn, the color changes in the higher elevations of the Gila Forest are visible from the air.
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Santa Catalina Mountains
The towering granite peaks that overlook the Tucson basin to the south.
Willcox Playa
A massive dry lake bed that appears as a shimmering white expanse in the desert.
Chiricahua Mountains
Distant views of the unique 'Sky Island' mountain ranges near the New Mexico border.
The US-Mexico Border
The striking visual demarcation and the dense urban sprawl of Ciudad Juárez visible on final approach.
Right-side seats are ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the southern mountain ranges and the international border. As you descend into ELP, look south to see the contrast between the grids of El Paso and the high-density neighborhoods of Juárez.
Book Hotels in El PasoDistance: 558 km (347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: ELP (31.80719948, -106.37799840000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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