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STC → AZA
Which side of the plane to sit from St Cloud Regional Airport (Saint Cloud) to Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the transitioning landscape, from the Missouri River to the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies and the iconic geological formations of Arizona.
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Missouri River
A major geographic milestone marking the edge of the Midwest plains.
Colorado Front Range
Dramatic views of the distant snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies as you fly south.
Pikes Peak
The most famous '14er' in the Colorado Springs area, standing prominently above the plains.
Great Sand Dunes
The tallest sand dunes in North America, nestled against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Meteor Crater
The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site, visible as a distinct bowl in the Arizona desert.
Mogollon Rim
A massive geological escarpment that defines the transition from high plateau to low desert.
The right side is superior for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mountains. Keep a sharp eye out for Meteor Crater about 20-30 minutes before landing, as it is a rare and distinct landmark from 35,000 feet.
Book Hotels in MesaMississippi River
View the winding river and the transition from Minnesota's lake country immediately after takeoff.
Great Plains Geometry
Watch the vast patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across Nebraska and Kansas.
Capulin Volcano
A nearly perfect cinder cone volcano visible in the northeastern corner of New Mexico.
Pecos Wilderness
Dense alpine forests and rugged peaks near Santa Fe as you head into the Southwest.
Salt River Canyon
Deeply carved canyon systems in eastern Arizona known as the 'mini Grand Canyon'.
Superstition Mountains
The dramatic, jagged silhouette of the Superstitions signals your final approach into Mesa.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. On the final descent into AZA, look for the Theodore Roosevelt Lake and the Salt River winding through the desert hills.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,025 km (1,258 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 42 min
Departure: STC (45.54660034179688, -94.05989837646484)
Arrival: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Route Type: Domestic
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