From PHX?
Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Departing passengers on the right side can view the downtown Phoenix skyline and Chase Field when heading west, or Papago Park and Camelback Mountain when departing to the east.
Departing passengers on the right side can view the downtown Phoenix skyline and Chase Field when heading west, or Papago Park and Camelback Mountain when departing to the east.
The left side offers a superior display of Southwestern geology, featuring the Painted Desert and the Southern Rockies, while also providing a scenic entry into the Midwest.
The Right Side offers unparalleled views of the high Mojave desert, the towering San Bernardino Mountains, and iconic Orange County landmarks like Disneyland during the final descent.
This short desert hop offers stunning views of the arid Southwest. While both sides provide spectacular vistas of rugged mountains and vast desert basins, the right side captures the iconic landscapes of Joshua Tree and the massive San Bernardino peaks.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of landmarks including the Hoover Dam, the vast expanse of Lake Mead, and an unparalleled view of Lake Tahoe's alpine beauty during the descent.
The left side is generally superior for transcontinental eastbound flights to JFK, offering views of the Painted Desert, the Southern Rockies, and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the typical arrival patterns.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic snow-capped volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, during the final approach into Mexico City, alongside the dramatic eastern slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the snow-capped Colorado Rockies, potential glimpses of the Great Lakes, and the most iconic views of the Boston skyline and harbor during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior mix of rugged mountain ranges, massive copper mines, and a spectacular view of the Puerto Vallarta city skyline and the Sierra Madre mountains during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Arizona desert to the Rocky Mountains, followed by a high probability of seeing the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the approach into Midway.
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.
The left side (facing North) is generally preferred for this route as it offers views of the vibrant Painted Desert, the rugged southern edges of the Rockies, and a better angle for spotting the St. Louis Gateway Arch.
The Left Side offers a significant advantage for viewing the Greenland ice sheet and the potential for Aurora Borealis during the night crossing. On approach to London, this side frequently provides iconic views of the city center's skyline and the River Thames.