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PIT → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred primarily for the lighting conditions; being on the north side of the aircraft prevents direct sun glare, allowing for clearer views of the Southern Rockies and the colorful Painted Desert.
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Midwest Patchwork
View the intricate geometric crop circles and grid-based farmlands stretching across the Kansas plains.
Sangre de Cristo Range
Towering snow-capped peaks marking the southern tip of the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico.
Painted Desert
Vividly colored badlands, mesas, and stratified rock layers in the northern Arizona desert.
Tonto National Forest
Observe rugged canyons and high-desert terrain just north of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Camelback Mountain
The iconic silhouette of Phoenix's most famous landmark is often visible during the final descent.
The right side is the best choice for photography as the sun is positioned on the opposite side of the plane. Expect the most dramatic scenery to appear approximately 45 minutes before landing when crossing the New Mexico-Arizona border. Winter flights offer spectacular snow-covered views of the high desert peaks.
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Three Rivers Confluence
See the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers meet at Pittsburgh's Point State Park shortly after takeoff.
St. Louis Arch
Catch a glimpse of the Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River as the flight crosses the mid-continent.
Ozark Mountains
Fly over the scenic rolling hills and dense forest canopies of the Missouri Ozark plateau.
High Plains
Observe the vast agricultural geometric patterns and massive wind farms across the Texas Panhandle.
Superstition Mountains
The rugged volcanic ridges and cliffs of the Superstition Wilderness appear on the eastern approach to PHX.
The left side offers a stunning look at the Superstition Mountains upon arrival, but the southern exposure means the sun will be on this side for most of the flight, potentially creating glare. Use the window shade strategically during the mid-flight crossing.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,913 km (1,810 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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