PHX → RDU

Mogollon Rim

A massive geological escarpment in Arizona defining the edge of the Colorado Plateau with dramatic drop-offs and pine forests.

Sandia Mountains

Sharp, rocky peaks overlooking Albuquerque, New Mexico, known for their brilliant pink hue at sunset.

Ozark National Forest

Extensive rolling hills and dense deciduous forests across Arkansas, offering vibrant colors during autumn.

Nashville Skyline

The 'Music City' skyline and the winding Cumberland River are often visible during the cruise over Tennessee.

Appalachian Ridges

The ancient, folded mountain ridges of the Blue Ridge chain appearing as blue-tinted waves on the approach to North Carolina.

Superstition Mountains

Rugged volcanic peaks just east of Phoenix that look particularly impressive during morning departures.

Palo Duro Canyon

Located near Amarillo, Texas, this is the second-largest canyon in the US, featuring stunning red clay and stone formations.

Mississippi River

The massive waterway crossing near Memphis, visible as a wide, winding silver ribbon dividing the landscape.

Great Smoky Mountains

A glimpse of the hazy, mist-covered peaks of the Smokies to the southeast as the plane enters North Carolina airspace.

Research Triangle Park

The densely wooded tech hubs and suburban sprawls of Cary and Durham during the final descent into RDU.