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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The left side provides a scenic approach featuring Tempe Town Lake and the Superstition Mountains from the east, or a close-up view of the downtown skyscrapers when arriving from the west.
The left side provides a scenic approach featuring Tempe Town Lake and the Superstition Mountains from the east, or a close-up view of the downtown skyscrapers when arriving from the west.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Mogollon Rim and the southern extension of the Rocky Mountains as the flight crosses from the plains into the high desert.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Santa Catalina Mountains upon departure and the iconic Picacho Peak during the cruise, followed by a better perspective of the Phoenix mountain preserves on arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geographic transition from the Pacific coastline to the high desert, specifically featuring the massive San Jacinto escarpment and the Colorado River crossing.
The right side offers a more dramatic transition from the lush greenery of the California coastal range to the stark, vibrant contrasts of the Coachella Valley and the high peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range and the vast, colorful expanse of the Sonoran Desert during the northern transit.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the lush Midwest to the rugged peaks of the Southern Rockies and the colorful high desert mesas of the Southwest.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the lush Midwest plains to the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountain foothills and the red rock canyons of Arizona.
The right side is slightly superior due to the iconic departure view of Haleakala Crater and the dramatic desert landscapes of the Salton Sea and Southwest Arizona during the approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the transition from the rolling Midwest to the dramatic geological formations of the Southwest, including views of the Southern Rockies and the Painted Desert during descent.
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.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Sierra Nevada's high peaks and Sequoia National Park shortly after takeoff, followed by a scenic entry into Phoenix near Camelback Mountain.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Southern Rockies and the vibrant colors of the Painted Desert while avoiding the harsh glare of the southern sun during westbound travel.