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 is preferred primarily for the superior lighting conditions when flying west, avoiding the harsh southern sun. It also offers better views of the Gulf Coast, the Texas Hill Country, and the dramatic mountain approach into Phoenix.
The Right Side offers an unparalleled view of the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental and the high desert mountain ranges of Arizona as you approach Phoenix.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Sierra Estrella range and the most recognizable landmarks of the Phoenix Valley, including South Mountain and the downtown skyline during the typical eastern approach into Sky Harbor.
The left side offers a superior progression from the lush Appalachian Mountains through the expansive southern plains, culminating in the dramatic red rock transitions of New Mexico and the approach over the East Valley of Phoenix.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Texas Hill Country to the rugged New Mexico mountains and the iconic Salt River canyons during the final approach into Phoenix.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the Texas Hill Country to the rugged Salt River Canyon and the iconic Superstition Mountains during the descent into Phoenix.
The right side is generally superior for this transcontinental route, offering a potential iconic view of the Manhattan skyline upon departure and the striking red rock transitions of Northern Arizona during the descent into Phoenix.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic geographical transition, showcasing the southern Rocky Mountains, the expansive Painted Desert, and the iconic Mogollon Rim escarpment.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Midwest plains to the rugged peaks of the Southern Rockies and the colorful high deserts of Arizona.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for major landmarks including New Orleans, the Texas Hill Country, and the dramatic mountain ranges of the Southwest before descending over the Superstition Mountains into Phoenix.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic shift from the lush Pacific coastline and Salinas Valley to the stark, geometric beauty of the San Andreas Fault and the rugged Joshua Tree desert landscapes.
The right side offers the most iconic views during departure from Honolulu, featuring the world-famous Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head crater, followed by a scenic approach into the heart of the Sonoran Desert.