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SGF → AZA
Which side of the plane to sit from Springfield Branson National Airport (Springfield) to Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transition from the Great Plains to the high desert plateaus, including the Mogollon Rim and potential sightings of Meteor Crater.
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Tulsa Metro
Aerial views of the Arkansas River and the urban sprawl of northeastern Oklahoma.
Mount Taylor
A prominent dormant stratovolcano rising above the New Mexico desert floor.
Meteor Crater
The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site, visible near Winslow, Arizona.
Mogollon Rim
The massive limestone and sandstone cliff that forms the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Tonto National Forest
Stunning desert canyons and high-desert landscapes as the flight enters the Salt River Valley.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch spectacular desert sunsets. Keep a keen eye out about 40 minutes before landing for Meteor Crater, which looks like a distinct circular punch-out in the desert. In spring, the contrast between the green Mogollon Rim and the red desert floor is striking.
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Ozark Plateau
Dense forest and rolling hills immediately visible after departure from Springfield.
Llano Estacado
The remarkably flat and vast 'Staked Plains' across the Texas Panhandle.
Gila Wilderness
Expansive views of the rugged mountainous terrain in southwestern New Mexico.
Superstition Mountains
Iconic and jagged rock formations appearing on the final approach into the Mesa area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best views of the high-altitude forests of southern New Mexico. During the winter, look for snow-dusted peaks in the Gila National Forest area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,712 km (1,064 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: SGF (37.24570084, -93.38860321)
Arrival: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Route Type: Domestic
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