Everett to Phoenix is 1,133 miles (1,824 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion heading south-southeast, the left side also tracks closer to the Cascades and eventually the Sierra Nevada range visible in the distance over central California and Nevada, making it the stronger choice throughout the journey.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Oregon Cascades including Mount Jefferson and the Three Sisters visible to the east, then transitions over the Great Basin high desert of Nevada with the Basin and Range topography of parallel ridges and dry lake beds, before descending over the Mojave Desert and crossing into Arizona over the Colorado River near Needles
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PAE
LEFTDeparting PAE typically on runway 16R heading south, the left (east) side gives you a clear view of the Cascade Range including Mount Baker to the northeast and the broader Puget Sound basin. As the aircraft turns southward, the left side tracks the Cascades while the right side faces west over the Sound and Olympic Peninsula.
Landing at PHX
LEFTPhoenix Sky Harbor typically uses runways 26 or 25L/R for westward arrivals, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east. The left (south) side gives a direct view over the Phoenix metro grid, Tempe, and South Mountain Park, while the right side faces north toward Scottsdale and the McDowell Mountains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Snohomish Co (PAE) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Everett to Phoenix. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion heading south-southeast, the left side also tracks closer to the Cascades and eventually the Sierra Nevada range visible in the distance over central California and Nevada, making it the stronger choice throughout the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Snohomish Co in Everett?
During takeoff from Snohomish Co (PAE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PAE typically on runway 16R heading south, the left (east) side gives you a clear view of the Cascade Range including Mount Baker to the northeast and the broader Puget Sound basin. As the aircraft turns southward, the left side tracks the Cascades while the right side faces west over the Sound and Olympic Peninsula. Notable sights include: Mount Baker (northeast), Puget Sound and its islands, the Cascade Range foothills, Lake Stevens directly below.
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 typically uses runways 26 or 25L/R for westward arrivals, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east. The left (south) side gives a direct view over the Phoenix metro grid, Tempe, and South Mountain Park, while the right side faces north toward Scottsdale and the McDowell Mountains. Notable sights include: South Mountain Park and Preserve, the Phoenix downtown skyline, Tempe Town Lake, Salt River bed.
How long is the flight from Everett to Phoenix?
The flight from Snohomish Co (PAE) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,133 miles (1,824 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Everett to Phoenix flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Oregon Cascades including Mount Jefferson and the Three Sisters visible to the east, then transitions over the Great Basin high desert of Nevada with the Basin and Range topography of parallel ridges and dry lake beds, before descending over the Mojave Desert and crossing into Arizona over the Colorado River near Needles