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PHX → BUR
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Bob Hope Airport (Burbank)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the high Sonoran Desert to the rugged San Gabriel Mountains, providing a close-up look at the mountain peaks during the descent into the San Fernando Valley.
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Camelback Mountain
The iconic landmark of the Phoenix skyline visible shortly after departure.
Colorado River Crossing
The winding blue ribbon of the Colorado River marking the border between Arizona and California.
Mojave National Preserve
A vast expanse of cinder cones, sand dunes, and unique desert topography.
Mount Wilson
The peak of the San Gabriel Mountains topped with its famous array of communication towers.
San Fernando Valley
A full aerial overview of the valley as the plane descends steeply into Burbank.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the California mountains. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight; the plane often passes very close to the rugged ridges of the San Gabriel Mountains, offering incredible terrain detail.
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Estrella Mountains
A jagged mountain range visible immediately after takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Joshua Tree National Park
Aerial views of the distinct rock formations and desert landscape of the high desert wilderness.
San Jacinto Peak
The massive 10,834-foot peak that towers over the Palm Springs area to the south.
Los Angeles Basin
Panoramic views of the dense urban grid of the Inland Empire stretching toward the Pacific.
Griffith Observatory
A potential glimpse of the iconic white domes and Hollywood hills during the final banking maneuvers.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh desert sun. On clear days, look south to see the Salton Sea shimmering in the distance. During the final approach, this side often provides a broader perspective of the Los Angeles urban sprawl.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 592 km (368 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: BUR (34.200698852539055, -118.35900115966795)
Route Type: Domestic
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