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PHX → LIT
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (Little Rock)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically offers more dramatic geological transitions, including the rugged Mogollon Rim in Arizona and the prominent Sandia Mountains in New Mexico, alongside better views of the Ozark foothills during the approach.
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Superstition Mountains
Visible shortly after takeoff from PHX, these rugged volcanic peaks offer a stark desert landscape.
Mogollon Rim
A massive topographical transition zone in Arizona featuring a 2,000-foot drop-off and dense pine forests.
Albuquerque Skyline
The city is often visible with the massive Sandia Peak rising sharply to its east.
Palo Duro Canyon
The second-largest canyon in the US, located near Amarillo, showing vibrant red clay and rock layers.
Oklahoma City
A clear view of the Devon Tower and the urban sprawl of central Oklahoma.
Ozark National Forest
Lush rolling hills and dense deciduous forests as the plane begins its descent into Arkansas.
Early morning flights are best for the left side to avoid direct sun glare while seeing the desert colors pop. In winter, look for snow caps on the Sandia Mountains near New Mexico. This side also provides a great view of the Arkansas River valley during the final approach into LIT.
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Salt River Reservoirs
A chain of blue lakes including Canyon Lake and Apache Lake cutting through the desert canyon.
Gila Wilderness
Vast stretches of high-altitude forest and deep canyons in southwestern New Mexico.
Llano Estacado
The 'Staked Plain' of West Texas, known for its perfectly circular irrigation patterns and vast horizons.
The Red River
The winding, silt-heavy river that forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma.
Ouachita Mountains
Unique east-west trending ridges that characterize the landscape of western Arkansas.
Lake Maumelle
A large, scenic reservoir just west of Little Rock, often visible during the final minutes of flight.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the 'quilt-like' agricultural patterns of Texas and Oklahoma. Look for the distinct linear ridges of the Ouachita Mountains about 20 minutes before landing.
Book Hotels in Little RockDistance: 1,825 km (1,134 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: LIT (34.729400634799994, -92.2242965698)
Route Type: Domestic
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