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BOS → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Great Lakes and the dramatic transition into the Southwestern canyonlands and Southern Rockies.
Boston Skyline
Excellent views of the Charles River and downtown Boston if taking off towards the West.
Great Lakes
Depending on the flight path, the southern shores of Lake Erie or Lake Michigan may be visible.
Southern Rockies
Spectacular views of high-altitude peaks as the plane traverses Colorado and Northern New Mexico.
Painted Desert
Brilliant colors and eroded badlands visible shortly before starting the descent into Arizona.
Camelback Mountain
The most famous landmark in Phoenix, often passed closely on the northern approach into Sky Harbor.
The right side is the 'shaded side' for westbound afternoon flights, providing better visibility without glare. Keep a close watch roughly 45 minutes before landing for the most dramatic geological formations of the high desert.
Manhattan Views
Early in the flight, you may see the dense urban landscape of New York City and the Hudson River.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinct parallel ridges and valleys of Pennsylvania and West Virginia create a textured landscape.
Mississippi River
A major waypoint marking the transition from the humid East to the semi-arid Great Plains.
Chihuahuan Desert
As you enter the Southwest, look for the vast, arid basins of southern New Mexico.
Superstition Mountains
Rugged, jagged peaks visible on the southern approach into the Phoenix metro area.
Sit on the left for potential views of NYC and the Appalachian range. On afternoon flights, this side will be very sunny, so keep the window shade partially down to prevent glare while looking for the Mississippi River.
Distance: 3,694 km (2,295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 21 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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