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MSY → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic shift from the lush Mississippi Delta to the stark white sands of New Mexico and the aircraft boneyards of the Sonoran Desert.
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Mississippi River Delta
Aerial views of the winding river loops and the industrial shipping infrastructure of South Louisiana.
White Sands National Park
The striking, bright-white gypsum dune fields in New Mexico are a highlight of the cross-country trek.
Guadalupe Peak
The highest point in Texas, rising sharply out of the desert floor near the New Mexico border.
Tucson Boneyard
Thousands of retired military aircraft parked in neat rows at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Saguaro National Park
Dense forests of giant cacti visible on the southern approach into the Salt River Valley.
For the best experience, choose a window seat behind the wing to avoid glare and engine obstruction. On morning flights, the sun will be on the left side, so keep your shades down until you reach West Texas to avoid the harsh glare. Look out for the blinding white patch of New Mexico’s White Sands roughly 2 hours into the flight.
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Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
A clear view of one of the world's longest bridges stretching across the massive lake north of MSY.
Texas Hill Country
The transition from the flat coastal plains to the rolling limestone hills near Austin.
Elephant Butte Reservoir
A massive blue oasis in the middle of the New Mexico desert landscape.
Superstition Mountains
Jagged, volcanic peaks that serve as a dramatic gateway for the descent into Phoenix.
Phoenix Skyline
Excellent views of downtown skyscrapers if the flight lands toward the west (Runway 25/26).
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing soft, front-lit views of the Arizona mountains. Keep an eye out for the Salt River and the chain of lakes (Canyon, Saguaro) just before the final descent into Sky Harbor.
Book Hotels in PhoenixDistance: 2,089 km (1,298 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 47 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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