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PHX → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Arizona desert transitions, the northern sprawl of the Mississippi, and the most consistent views of the Atlanta skyline during the final approach.
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Superstition Mountains
A rugged mountain range east of Phoenix known for its volcanic history and legends of hidden gold.
Painted Desert
Vibrant expanses of badlands featuring layers of colored siltstone and shale visible in the distance.
Sangre de Cristo Peaks
The southern tip of the Rocky Mountains providing snow-capped peaks in the New Mexico landscape.
Mississippi River
A wide, winding segment of the Great River as it passes near the city of Memphis.
Tennessee River Valley
Lush green landscapes and the serpentine curves of the Tennessee River as it dips into Northern Alabama.
Atlanta Skyline
A clear view of the Midtown and Downtown high-rises if the aircraft approaches from the west.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine glare. On morning flights, the left side is the 'shady' side, which prevents glare on the window and makes photography much easier. Look for the transition from desert browns to the deep greens of the South about halfway through the flight.
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South Mountain Park
One of the largest municipal parks in the US, visible immediately after takeoff from Sky Harbor.
Palo Duro Canyon
The second-largest canyon in the United States, showcasing beautiful red clay formations in the Texas Panhandle.
Red River Basin
The distinctively colored red water and soil marking the border between Texas and Oklahoma.
Deep South Forests
A vast canopy of pine and deciduous forests across Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Stone Mountain
A massive granite monadnock that can be seen if the flight pattern circles to the east of Atlanta for landing.
The right side is best for viewing the Texas Panhandle's unique geography. Be aware that on morning departures, this side will face direct sunlight for most of the flight. Watch for the 'confluence' of many small rivers in Arkansas which create intricate patterns in the landscape below.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 2,549 km (1,584 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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