Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fairbanks to Phoenix. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery on departure (Alaska Range foothills and Tanana River valley), while the left side dominates the arrival. However, right-side seats offer the more visually distinctive early climb-out experience, and the flight path southbound provides consistent right-side views of significant terrain features for much of the journey.

During takeoff from Eielson Afb (EIL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Tanana River valley and the Alaska Range foothills as the aircraft climbs southbound from Eielson. The terrain immediately south of Fairbanks is visually distinctive with river meanders and forested valleys. Notable sights include: Tanana River (visible as a braided waterway below), Alaska Range foothills (distant peaks to the south and southeast), Fairbanks urban area (receding to the north), boreal forest patchwork.

When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Phoenix. The aircraft approaches from the north, and left-side passengers see the Salt River valley, Phoenix's urban sprawl, and the surrounding desert mountains as the plane descends toward Sky Harbor. Notable sights include: Phoenix metropolitan area (sprawling urban grid), Salt River (dry riverbed visible as a linear feature), South Mountain Park (prominent dark ridge southwest of downtown), Superstition Mountains (jagged peaks to the east).

The flight from Eielson Afb (EIL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central and southern Alaska, then enters the interior western United States. Notable features visible along the route include the Alaska Range (visible from the climb-out phase), the Yukon River drainage basin (visible as a broad valley system), the Canadian border region near the Yukon Territory, and as the aircraft moves into the lower 48, the Rocky Mountain foothills of Montana and northern Arizona. The most dramatic midpoint feature is the transition from boreal forest and mountains to high desert as the aircraft crosses into Arizona and approaches the Colorado Plateau region. The Verde River valley and Mogollon Rim are visible during the descent phase.