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EWR → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled departure view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, followed by iconic mid-country landmarks like the Gateway Arch and the southern Rocky Mountains.
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Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Freedom Tower, Empire State Building, and the NYC harbor immediately after takeoff from Newark.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
The iconic silver 'Gateway to the West' visible as the flight crosses the Mississippi River.
Great Plains Grids
The mesmerizing geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rockies, often snow-capped well into late spring.
Superstition Mountains
The jagged, iconic volcanic peaks east of Phoenix that serve as a landmark for the arrival corridor.
The right side is essential for the NYC skyline view upon departure, which is the scenic highlight of the trip. On arrival, watch for Camelback Mountain and the Scottsdale area. Be aware that the afternoon sun will be on this side, so window shades may be needed during the middle of the flight.
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Philadelphia Skyline
Clear views of the Center City skyscrapers and the Delaware River shortly after reaching initial cruising altitude.
Appalachian Mountains
The rolling, ancient ridges of the Pennsylvania and West Virginia highlands stretching toward the horizon.
Ozark National Forest
Lush, dense forest canopy and winding river valleys across southern Missouri.
Painted Desert
The striking, multi-colored geological formations of northern Arizona as you begin your descent.
South Mountain Park
The massive urban park and TV towers marking the final approach into Sky Harbor from the east.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. This side is also superior for viewing the sprawling suburbs of the East Valley and the dramatic desert floor during the final moments of the descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,425 km (2,128 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 2 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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