Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean regardless of side, but the left side also gives slightly better angles on the Azores if the route passes near them, and on the US East Coast landfall near Newfoundland or Nova Scotia. The left side advantage at Lisbon departure and Phoenix arrival makes it the clear overall choice.
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Flight Path
Lisbon to Phoenix is 5,420 miles (8,723 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses the North Atlantic, typically passing near or south of the Azores archipelago (visible as small volcanic islands if routing is favorable), then over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia with its rocky coastline and boreal forest, across Quebec and Ontario with the Great Lakes visible to the south, then over the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Utah before descending into the Sonoran Desert basin of Arizona
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
LEFTLisbon's runways 03/21 and 21 are most commonly used. Departing on runway 21 heading southwest, the left side gives you the Tagus estuary, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the city center spreading up its hills. On runway 03 departing northeast, the left side still captures the wide Tagus and Lisbon's historic Alfama and Baixa districts as the aircraft banks north.
Landing at PHX
LEFTPhoenix Sky Harbor's primary arrival runways are 26L and 26R, meaning aircraft approach from the east heading west. The left side on this approach gives you a clear view of downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, and the broad Salt River valley. The right side faces south toward South Mountain Park, which is less distinctive.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Phoenix. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean regardless of side, but the left side also gives slightly better angles on the Azores if the route passes near them, and on the US East Coast landfall near Newfoundland or Nova Scotia. The left side advantage at Lisbon departure and Phoenix arrival makes it the clear overall choice.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lisbon's runways 03/21 and 21 are most commonly used. Departing on runway 21 heading southwest, the left side gives you the Tagus estuary, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the city center spreading up its hills. On runway 03 departing northeast, the left side still captures the wide Tagus and Lisbon's historic Alfama and Baixa districts as the aircraft banks north. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower area, Lisbon city center hillside districts.
What can I see when landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Phoenix Sky Harbor's primary arrival runways are 26L and 26R, meaning aircraft approach from the east heading west. The left side on this approach gives you a clear view of downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, and the broad Salt River valley. The right side faces south toward South Mountain Park, which is less distinctive. Notable sights include: Camelback Mountain, downtown Phoenix skyline, South Mountain Park, Salt River bed.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Phoenix?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,420 miles (8,723 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lisbon to Phoenix flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Atlantic, typically passing near or south of the Azores archipelago (visible as small volcanic islands if routing is favorable), then over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia with its rocky coastline and boreal forest, across Quebec and Ontario with the Great Lakes visible to the south, then over the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Utah before descending into the Sonoran Desert basin of Arizona