The right side delivers the flight's best landmarks on both ends: Phoenix's skyline and Camelback Mountain at takeoff, and the Verdugo/San Gabriel mountain wall framing the Burbank approach, while the left side sees mostly flat desert and valley floor throughout.
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Flight Path
Phoenix to Burbank is 368 miles (593 km), a flight of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sonoran Desert lowlands west of Phoenix, the Colorado River crossing near Blythe/Parker, and the Mojave Desert basin before descent toward the San Bernardino Valley
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PHX
RIGHTDeparting west from Sky Harbor, the right/north side looks straight at downtown Phoenix's skyline with Camelback Mountain's distinctive hump and the red sandstone buttes of Papago Park just beyond it. The left/south side only offers the lower, less distinctive South Mountain and flat suburban sprawl.
Landing at BUR
RIGHTOn the turn to final for Burbank's Runway 33, the right side faces east toward the Verdugo Mountains flanking the airport and the taller San Gabriel Mountains beyond them, a dramatic mountain wall rising over the San Fernando Valley. The left side mainly shows the flatter valley floor and distant Santa Monica Mountains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Burbank. The right side delivers the flight's best landmarks on both ends: Phoenix's skyline and Camelback Mountain at takeoff, and the Verdugo/San Gabriel mountain wall framing the Burbank approach, while the left side sees mostly flat desert and valley floor throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing west from Sky Harbor, the right/north side looks straight at downtown Phoenix's skyline with Camelback Mountain's distinctive hump and the red sandstone buttes of Papago Park just beyond it. The left/south side only offers the lower, less distinctive South Mountain and flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Phoenix skyline, Camelback Mountain, Papago Park buttes, White Tank Mountains on the horizon.
What can I see when landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
When landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the turn to final for Burbank's Runway 33, the right side faces east toward the Verdugo Mountains flanking the airport and the taller San Gabriel Mountains beyond them, a dramatic mountain wall rising over the San Fernando Valley. The left side mainly shows the flatter valley floor and distant Santa Monica Mountains. Notable sights include: Verdugo Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley cityscape, Burbank studio lots below.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Burbank?
The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 368 miles (593 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phoenix to Burbank flight path pass over?
Sonoran Desert lowlands west of Phoenix, the Colorado River crossing near Blythe/Parker, and the Mojave Desert basin before descent toward the San Bernardino Valley