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PHX → CVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is the winner for its superior desert vistas early in the flight and the high probability of spotting the Gateway Arch and the St. Louis skyline during the transcontinental crossing.
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Camelback Mountain
Distinctive peak visible shortly after departure from PHX north of the city.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multi-colored rock layers of Northern Arizona visible about 20-30 minutes into flight.
Route 66 Corridor
The flight path often parallels the historic Mother Road across New Mexico.
Mississippi River
A grand crossing of the United States' largest drainage system near St. Louis.
Gateway Arch
The iconic 630-foot stainless steel monument is often visible if the flight path tracks north of St. Louis.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, reducing glare for photos of the Painted Desert. Keep your map app open over Missouri to time your viewing of the St. Louis Arch, which usually appears about 30-40 minutes before landing.
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South Mountain Park
Aerial views of one of the largest municipal parks in the US immediately after takeoff.
Sandia Mountains
The dramatic western escarpment of these mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Great Plains Grids
Mesmerizing agricultural patterns and circular irrigation fields across the Texas Panhandle.
Ozark National Forest
Densely forested rolling hills and deep valleys across Southern Missouri and Arkansas borders.
Ohio River Valley
Winding river views that define the border between Kentucky and Ohio during the descent.
The right side is best for afternoon departures to catch the golden hour glow over the Ozarks. As the plane descends into CVG, the right side often provides a clearer view of the lush Northern Kentucky landscape and the winding Ohio River loops.
Book Hotels in CincinnatiDistance: 2,520 km (1,566 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 22 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Route Type: Domestic
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