Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Lisbon. While left offers good Phoenix departure views, right dominates the flight. The transatlantic routing provides extended views of the Atlantic, European coastlines, and the Tagus estuary approach—far more dramatic than the desert departure. Right-side passengers see the most visually distinctive segments of this long-haul route.

During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the surrounding desert basin. The climb-out path typically heads northwest or northeast, positioning left-seat passengers to see the city grid, Sky Harbor's location south of downtown, and the desert terrain expanding outward. Notable sights include: Phoenix downtown skyline, Salt River valley floor, Superstition Mountains (southeast, receding), Sonoran Desert scrubland.

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. The transatlantic approach to Lisbon typically brings aircraft in from the northwest over the Atlantic. Right-side passengers will see the Portuguese coastline, the Tagus River estuary, and Lisbon's position on the north bank as the aircraft descends toward Humberto Delgado Airport (located east of the city). Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary and delta, Lisbon's waterfront and city districts, Portuguese Atlantic coastline, Serra da Arrábida hills (south of the estuary).

The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Lisboa (LIS) takes 9h 45m.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 5,000 nautical miles. Notable features include the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (underwater, not visible), the Azores archipelago (if routed south of the direct great-circle path), the Bay of Biscay, and the Iberian Peninsula's western coastline approaching Portugal. Most of the flight is over open ocean with no visible landmarks; the Azores (if passed) would appear as small volcanic islands. The final approach into Lisbon reveals the Portuguese coast, the Tagus estuary, and the city itself.