Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alice Springs to Phoenix. While takeoff favors the left for MacDonnell Ranges views, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic urban scenery and recognizable landmarks (Phoenix skyline, Camelback Mountain). The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the MacDonnell Ranges immediately west and northwest of Alice Springs, plus the town grid itself. Right side faces open desert with minimal visual interest during climb-out. Notable sights include: MacDonnell Ranges (West and East), Alice Springs town center, Heavitree Gap.

When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Phoenix metropolitan area, including downtown Phoenix and the Salt River valley during descent. Left side faces the open Sonoran Desert with fewer urban landmarks. Notable sights include: Phoenix downtown skyline, Salt River, South Mountain Park, Camelback Mountain.

The flight from Alice Springs (ASP) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes Approximately 13-14 hours.

This transpacific routing crosses the Australian interior (red desert, sparse settlements), then the Pacific Ocean for roughly 8-10 hours with no visible landmarks. Upon approaching North America, the flight passes over the southwestern United States, potentially offering views of the Colorado River drainage, Lake Mead (if routed north), or the Mojave Desert before descending into Phoenix. Most of the flight occurs over open ocean with no scenic window value.