Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic and Mediterranean the views are largely open water regardless of side, but the left side also offers a better angle on the Greek islands and Aegean Sea during the European overfly, and the Cyprus coastline may be glimpsed on the left as the route descends toward the Levant.
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Flight Path
Phoenix to Amman is 7,476 miles (12,031 km), a flight of about 14 hours.
After crossing the Rockies and Great Plains, the flight tracks northeast over the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and Iceland. Over Europe the route typically crosses the UK or France, then the Alps appear as a dramatic white-capped mountain chain. The Mediterranean crossing follows, with the Italian peninsula or Greek islands visible depending on exact routing. Cyprus sits in the eastern Mediterranean before the descent into the Levant over the Syrian or Israeli desert plateau.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PHX
LEFTPHX primarily uses runways 7R/25L and 8/26. Departing eastbound on runway 7R/8, the left (north) side gives you a clear view of downtown Phoenix, the grid of the metro area, and Camelback Mountain rising distinctly from the valley floor. Departing westbound on 25L/26, a left turn out toward the east still favors the left side for the Superstition Mountains and the eastern valley.
Landing at AMM
LEFTQueen Alia International sits south of Amman and primarily uses runways oriented roughly 08/26 and 16/34. On approach from the west or northwest — typical for flights arriving from North America — the left side looks north toward Amman city and the Jordan Valley escarpment dropping toward the Dead Sea. The right side faces mostly open desert plateau.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Queen Alia International (AMM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Amman. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic and Mediterranean the views are largely open water regardless of side, but the left side also offers a better angle on the Greek islands and Aegean Sea during the European overfly, and the Cyprus coastline may be glimpsed on the left as the route descends toward the Levant.
What can I see during takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. PHX primarily uses runways 7R/25L and 8/26. Departing eastbound on runway 7R/8, the left (north) side gives you a clear view of downtown Phoenix, the grid of the metro area, and Camelback Mountain rising distinctly from the valley floor. Departing westbound on 25L/26, a left turn out toward the east still favors the left side for the Superstition Mountains and the eastern valley. Notable sights include: Camelback Mountain, downtown Phoenix skyline, South Mountain Park, Salt River bed cutting east-west across the valley.
What can I see when landing at Queen Alia International in Amman?
When landing at Queen Alia International (AMM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Queen Alia International sits south of Amman and primarily uses runways oriented roughly 08/26 and 16/34. On approach from the west or northwest — typical for flights arriving from North America — the left side looks north toward Amman city and the Jordan Valley escarpment dropping toward the Dead Sea. The right side faces mostly open desert plateau. Notable sights include: Amman city sprawl on the hills, Jordan Valley escarpment, Dead Sea visible as a dark flat body to the northwest, Zarqa urban area to the northeast.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Amman?
The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Queen Alia International (AMM) takes about 14 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 7,476 miles (12,031 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phoenix to Amman flight path pass over?
After crossing the Rockies and Great Plains, the flight tracks northeast over the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and Iceland. Over Europe the route typically crosses the UK or France, then the Alps appear as a dramatic white-capped mountain chain. The Mediterranean crossing follows, with the Italian peninsula or Greek islands visible depending on exact routing. Cyprus sits in the eastern Mediterranean before the descent into the Levant over the Syrian or Israeli desert plateau.