Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati. The left side delivers the better views at both ends of the flight — the Superstition Mountains and Salt River on departure from PHX, and the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline on approach into CVG. The right side offers little that is comparably distinctive along this route.

During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. PHX typically departs east on runway 26R/25L or west on 8R/7L. On an eastbound departure toward CVG, the aircraft climbs and turns northeast, putting the South Mountain Park and the Phoenix metro grid on the left side. The Superstition Mountains and the Salt River valley are clearly visible to the left as the plane gains altitude. Notable sights include: South Mountain Park, Superstition Mountains (east of Phoenix), Salt River bed, Phoenix downtown grid.

When landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CVG typically lands on runways 18/36 or 9/27. On a westbound or southwestbound approach, the left side offers views over the Ohio River and the Cincinnati skyline across the river in Ohio. The Kentucky hills and the distinctive bend of the Ohio River are clearly visible on approach. Notable sights include: Ohio River, Cincinnati downtown skyline, Northern Kentucky suburban sprawl, Kentucky hills south of the airport.

The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast over New Mexico's high desert and the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, then crosses the Texas Panhandle's flat plains, the Oklahoma plains, and the Missouri Ozarks before descending into the Ohio River valley. The Ozark Plateau offers some visible topographic relief in the final third of the flight, and the Mississippi River may be visible near St. Louis depending on the exact routing.