Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Wilmington to Phoenix. While left offers good Delaware River and Philadelphia views during departure, right provides superior scenery during the longer descent into Phoenix, where desert mountains and the city's dramatic setting create more visually distinctive landmarks.

During takeoff from New Castle Co (ILG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline during initial climb-out westward. The river valley and urban corridor provide clear visual reference points as you depart. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline (downtown towers visible ~25 miles southwest), Brandywine River valley, New Jersey Pine Barrens (distant, southeast).

When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the surrounding desert terrain during descent. You'll see the Salt River valley, downtown Phoenix, and the surrounding mountain ranges that frame the city. Notable sights include: Phoenix downtown skyline, Salt River valley, South Mountain Park (immediately south of downtown), Sierra Estrella Mountains (southwest), Camelback Mountain (northeast of downtown).

The flight from New Castle Co (ILG) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes 4h 45m.

Appalachian Mountains (Pennsylvania/West Virginia border region, visible around 1.5 hours into flight), Ohio River valley, Allegheny Plateau terrain, transition to Great Plains near Indiana/Illinois border, Mississippi River valley (around 2.5-3 hours), Missouri Plateau and High Plains (Kansas/Oklahoma), Canadian River valley, Panhandle of Texas, New Mexico high desert terrain with mesas and buttes visible in final approach segment