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PHX → TUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic geological transition, showcasing the rugged Mogollon Rim and the vast, colorful high deserts of the Southwest before reaching the Great Plains.
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Superstition Mountains
Visible shortly after departure, these rugged peaks east of Phoenix offer iconic Sonoran Desert topography.
Mogollon Rim
A massive geological escarpment that marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, featuring dramatic cliffs.
Painted Desert
Distant views of the vibrant, multi-colored badlands and plateaus stretching across Northern Arizona.
Texas Panhandle
The transition into the vast, flat agricultural grids and massive wind farms near Amarillo.
Great Plains
The classic 'patchwork quilt' of Middle America as you cross from Texas into the green fields of Oklahoma.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side provides the best angle for the Mogollon Rim shortly after takeoff. Look for the distinct change from desert brown to forest green as you cross into the high country. As you approach Tulsa, watch for the winding path of the Arkansas River.
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Roosevelt Lake
A large reservoir on the Salt River surrounded by the Tonto National Forest mountains.
White Mountains
High-altitude ponderosa pine forests and peaks, including Mount Baldy, near the AZ-NM border.
Albuquerque Skyline
Depending on the corridor, you may see the Rio Grande valley and the sprawl of New Mexico's largest city.
Wichita Mountains
Ancient granite peaks in Western Oklahoma that rise unexpectedly from the surrounding flat prairie.
Tulsa Metro
A great view of downtown Tulsa and the Gathering Place park during the final descent into TUL.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. Keep an eye out for the Sandia Mountains as you pass New Mexico. During the descent into Tulsa, this side often provides a clearer view of the Arkansas River and the city's unique Art Deco architecture if the wind is from the North.
Book Hotels in TulsaDistance: 1,502 km (933 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: TUL (36.19839859008789, -95.88809967041016)
Route Type: Domestic
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