Phoenix to Boston flight path: PHX to BOS

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Boston. The north side wins overall on the strength of a genuinely mountainous Phoenix departure with several named peaks in quick succession, plus glimpses of the Appalachian ridgelines late in the flight, giving it more sustained visual interest than the mostly flat plains view on the south side, even though the south side gets the better harbor-and-skyline landing.

During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Sky Harbor to the east or northeast, the north-facing side gets a clean view of Phoenix's signature desert peaks rising right out of the city grid. The south side over South Mountain Park is comparatively flat and featureless by contrast. Notable sights include: Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak, McDowell Mountains, Superstition Mountains on the horizon.

When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Logan from the southwest, the descent path swings the aircraft over Boston Harbor before touchdown, putting the downtown skyline, harbor islands, and South Boston peninsula on the south-facing side. The north side mostly shows suburban Massachusetts with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor, downtown Boston skyline, South Boston peninsula, Atlantic coastline.

The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,295 miles (3,693 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Flat farmland and river valleys of the central Great Plains and Midwest, with the Mississippi River visible near St. Louis and the low, rolling Ozark Plateau to the south of the flight path.