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PHX → CLE
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic desert plateaus of the Southwest and a more scenic approach over the Lake Erie shoreline into Cleveland.
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Camelback Mountain
Distinctive Phoenix landmark visible immediately after takeoff from Sky Harbor.
Painted Desert
Distant views of the vibrant, multi-colored badlands of northern Arizona.
Mississippi River
A sweeping view of the massive waterway as the flight crosses from Missouri into Illinois.
Chicago Skyline
Possible distant views of the Willis Tower if the flight path tracks northern Illinois.
Lake Erie Coastline
Stunning views of the lake's blue waters and the Cleveland shoreline during final approach.
Book a window seat on the left for the best views of the Lake Erie waterfront during landing. For morning flights, this side remains in the shade, reducing glare for photography of the desert and plains. Look out for the 'Four Corners' region early in the flight.
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Superstition Mountains
Jagged, iconic volcanic peaks located just east of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Roosevelt Lake
A deep blue reservoir that stands out sharply against the arid Tonto National Forest.
Heartland Patchwork
The perfect geometric patterns of Kansas and Missouri farmland from 35,000 feet.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
The silver monument is often visible if the aircraft takes a southern vector across the Mississippi.
Cuyahoga Valley
Dense forest canopy and rolling hills of the National Park just south of Cleveland.
The right side is the 'sun side' for most of the flight; it is excellent for sunset views on late afternoon departures. Watch for the transition from the arid Southwest to the lush, green Midwest over Missouri and Indiana.
Book Hotels in ClevelandDistance: 2,791 km (1,734 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Route Type: Domestic
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