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PHX → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Southern Rockies, the Painted Desert's vibrant colors, and a stunning perspective of the Minneapolis skyline upon arrival.
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Tonto National Forest
Rugged canyons and desert mountain ranges immediately north of Phoenix after departure.
Painted Desert
Vibrant layers of siltstone and mudstone showcasing unique erosion patterns near the Four Corners.
San Juan Mountains
The high, snow-capped peaks of the Southern Colorado Rockies provide a dramatic mid-flight backdrop.
Nebraska Sandhills
The transition from rugged mountains to the rolling, grass-stabilized dunes of the central plains.
Minneapolis Skyline
Direct views of the IDS Center and downtown skyscrapers during the final approach into MSP.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun at your back, preventing glare while photographing the Rockies. In winter, the snow-covered peaks of Colorado are particularly breathtaking around 50-60 minutes into the flight.
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Superstition Mountains
The iconic, jagged volcanic peaks east of the Phoenix metro area visible shortly after takeoff.
Mogollon Rim
The massive limestone and sandstone cliff that marks the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Great Plains Patchwork
Extensive center-pivot irrigation circles creating a geometric green and brown quilt across Kansas.
Missouri River
The winding path of the Missouri River as it separates Nebraska from Iowa near Omaha.
St. Paul Skyline
A clear view of the Minnesota State Capitol and St. Paul's historic downtown during the landing sequence.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights, as you'll see the golden hour light hitting the desert landscape. Keep an eye out for the transition from desert scrub to the lush green agricultural fields of the Midwest.
Book Hotels in MinneapolisDistance: 2,052 km (1,275 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 44 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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