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PHX → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of iconic New Mexico and Texas landmarks, including the distinct white gypsum dunes of White Sands and the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Guadalupe Mountains.
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Tonto National Forest
Aerial views of the rugged Mazatzal Mountains and the Salt River reservoirs shortly after takeoff from Phoenix.
Organ Mountains
Dramatic, jagged granite spires rising above Las Cruces, New Mexico, visible as you cross into the Rio Grande Valley.
White Sands National Park
Look north to see the brilliant white gypsum dunefields shimmering against the surrounding dark desert floor.
Guadalupe Peak
The highest point in Texas and the massive 'El Capitan' limestone cliff face are prominent features of the Trans-Pecos landscape.
Texas Hill Country
The transition from the arid Chihuahuan Desert to the lush, rolling green hills of central Texas during the descent.
Sit on the left (North-facing) for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side provides the best angle for spotting White Sands National Park and the Guadalupe Mountains. On clear days, you can see as far north as the Gila Wilderness.
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South Mountain
An immediate view of the largest municipal park in the US and the suburban sprawl of the Gila River Indian Community.
Tucson & Mt. Lemmon
Views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and the sprawling 'Old Pueblo' city limits south of the flight path.
El Paso-Juárez Border
A fascinating look at the international border where the Rio Grande separates the dense urban grids of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez.
Davis Mountains
Rugged volcanic peaks in West Texas, home to the McDonald Observatory and some of the darkest skies in the country.
Amistad Reservoir
A massive, winding blue reservoir on the Rio Grande that marks the approach toward the Texas interior.
Choose the right side for evening flights to catch a sunset over the desert. This side is ideal for seeing the distinct contrast of the US-Mexico border near El Paso. Be aware that the sun will be directly in your window for most of a midday eastbound trip.
Book Hotels in San AntonioDistance: 1,354 km (841 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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