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PHX → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse geographic display, including the dramatic Mogollon Rim, the vibrant Painted Desert, and the high-altitude peaks of the Southern Rocky Mountains.
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Mogollon Rim
The massive limestone and sandstone cliff that marks the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Painted Desert
Vibrant badlands and stratified layers of siltstone and mudstone in Northern Arizona.
San Juan Mountains
Rugged, snow-capped peaks in Southwestern Colorado often visible on the northern horizon.
Great Sand Dunes
The tallest sand dunes in North America, nestled against the Sangre de Cristo range.
Western Kansas Plains
The massive, geometric patchwork of circular irrigation fields and vast agricultural land.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun at your back, providing optimal lighting for photography of the red desert rocks. In winter, look for the sharp contrast of snow on the high-altitude plateaus of the Navajo Nation.
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Superstition Mountains
Stunning, jagged volcanic peaks located just east of the Phoenix metro area during takeoff.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
A long, narrow mountain range providing a dramatic backdrop as the flight crosses New Mexico.
Flint Hills
The last remaining tallgrass prairie in North America, featuring rolling limestone hills in Kansas.
Missouri River
The winding river valley that serves as a primary landmark for the final approach into MCI.
Kansas City Skyline
Depending on the wind and approach path, views of the downtown core may be visible to the south.
The right side is excellent for afternoon departures as the setting sun illuminates the green Flint Hills and the Missouri River. Watch for the Sandia Peak area if the flight path takes a more southerly route over New Mexico.
Book Hotels in Kansas CityDistance: 1,677 km (1,042 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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