Loading map...
BOI → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (Boise) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier vantage point for the most iconic Southwestern landmarks, including the deepest sections of the Grand Canyon and the high-altitude peaks of Northern Arizona.
Snake River Plain
Dramatic views of the agricultural patterns and volcanic basalt flows of Southern Idaho shortly after departure.
Grand Canyon National Park
A breathtaking perspective of the North and South Rims, showcasing the massive scale and colorful strata of the canyon.
Humphreys Peak
Arizona's highest point, part of the San Francisco Peaks, often capped with snow during winter and spring.
Sedona Red Rocks
Distant but vibrant views of the Crimson-colored sandstone formations as the plane descends toward the desert floor.
Tonto National Forest
The transition from high-altitude ponderosa pines to the rugged Mogollon Rim escarpment.
For the most dramatic lighting on the Grand Canyon walls, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. This side also offers the best view of the approach into PHX, often passing directly east of downtown Phoenix and the Camelback Mountain area.
Owyhee Canyonlands
The rugged and remote 'Grand Canyon of the Northwest' visible in the distance shortly after takeoff from Boise.
Great Basin Desert
The characteristic basin-and-range topography of Nevada and Western Utah, featuring long mountain chains and dry lake beds.
Lake Mead
Depending on the specific air traffic control routing, the shimmering blue waters of Lake Mead may be visible to the southwest.
Bradshaw Mountains
Ancient, mineral-rich mountains that signal the final approach into the Salt River Valley.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which can be intense over the desert. It provides excellent views of the vastness of the Sonoran Desert as you enter the Phoenix basin.
Distance: 1,184 km (736 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.