About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale. While the right side wins at takeoff, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff at landing with the Atlantic coastline, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach on approach. During the cruise portion heading southeast, the left side also picks up views of the Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Straits crossing. The left side has the stronger overall experience.
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. PHX primarily uses runways 7R/25L and 8/26, with eastbound departures heading toward the Valley of the Sun. A right-side seat on eastbound departure gives you a clear look south toward South Mountain Park and the broad Sonoran Desert basin. The Salt River bed and Tempe Town Lake are also visible on the right side as you climb out. Notable sights include: South Mountain Park, Tempe Town Lake, Salt River bed, Superstition Mountains on the distant horizon.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. FLL typically lands on runways 10L/10R on an eastward approach over the Everglades and suburban Broward County. Left-side seats get a prolonged view of the Atlantic Ocean coastline, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Port Everglades as the aircraft descends and turns onto final. The right side faces inland over flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale Beach, Port Everglades, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Intracoastal Waterway.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across southern New Mexico and west Texas, crossing the Rio Grande near Las Cruces. It then passes over the Chihuahuan Desert scrubland of west Texas near El Paso, continues over the Edwards Plateau and Hill Country of central Texas, crosses the Gulf Coast near Houston or Corpus Christi depending on routing, then traverses the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall over the Florida peninsula near Naples or Fort Myers and crossing the Everglades on descent into FLL.