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PHX → OKC
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Mogollon Rim in Arizona, the vibrant Painted Desert, and a direct look at the Sandia Mountains towering over Albuquerque.
Mogollon Rim
Dramatic escarpment defining the edge of the Colorado Plateau with sheer 2,000-foot limestone cliffs.
Painted Desert
Expansive badlands showcasing vibrant layers of siltstone and mudstone in Northern Arizona.
Sandia Mountains
Stunning 10,678-foot granite peaks that dominate the horizon north of the Albuquerque flight path.
Amarillo Skyline
A clear view of the Texas Panhandle's largest city and its grid-like urban layout.
Wind Farm Corridors
Massive clusters of white wind turbines dotting the flat landscapes of the Texas and Oklahoma plains.
Sit on the left (Side A/B) for better lighting during morning flights to avoid the southern sun glare. This side provides the best perspective of the Sandia Crest. For the best photography of the Arizona plateaus, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the scale of the landscape against the sky.
Theodore Roosevelt Lake
The largest reservoir located entirely in Arizona, surrounded by the rugged Tonto National Forest.
Salt River Canyon
Deeply carved desert canyons often referred to as a 'miniature Grand Canyon' in eastern Arizona.
Palo Duro Canyon
Visible in the distance to the south of Amarillo, this is the second-largest canyon system in the United States.
Oklahoma Redlands
The distinct transition to rust-colored soil and circular irrigation patterns characteristic of Western Oklahoma.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the setting sun in the north-west. Look out for the Gila National Forest wilderness areas in New Mexico. During the winter, the red soil of Oklahoma provides a beautiful contrast if there is a light dusting of snow on the ground.
Distance: 1,339 km (832 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)
Route Type: Domestic
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