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PHX → OMA
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Eppley Airfield (Omaha)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the transition from the high Arizona deserts to the dramatic peaks of the Southern Rocky Mountains and the Front Range.
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Mogollon Rim
The dramatic geological cliff that defines the edge of the Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona.
Painted Desert
Vibrant badlands known for their colorful layers of siltstone and mudstone visible shortly after takeoff.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Jagged, snow-capped peaks in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado that provide a stunning vertical landscape.
Front Range Panorama
Views of Pikes Peak and the sprawling urban corridor of Colorado Springs and Denver in the distance.
South Platte River
A winding lifeline through the high plains of Eastern Colorado and Western Nebraska.
Sit forward of the wing for the best views of the Painted Desert. If flying in the morning, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect illumination of the mountains. On the descent into Omaha, the left side often provides a clearer view of the downtown skyline depending on the landing pattern.
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Salt River Lakes
A series of reservoirs including Theodore Roosevelt Lake nestled within the rugged Tonto National Forest.
Santa Fe National Forest
Dense alpine forests and high-elevation terrain surrounding the historic capital of New Mexico.
Capulin Volcano
A nearly perfectly symmetrical extinct cinder cone volcano in the northeast corner of New Mexico.
Great Plains Patchwork
The geometric beauty of circular irrigation patterns and vast agricultural fields across Kansas and Nebraska.
Missouri River Valley
The massive river basin marking the border between Nebraska and Iowa as you approach Omaha.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the setting sun. Keep an eye out for the distinct volcanic fields of New Mexico. During the final approach to OMA, look for the Missouri River winding through the valley.
Book Hotels in OmahaDistance: 1,668 km (1,036 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Route Type: Domestic
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