Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over the continental interior, the left side also faces generally north, giving better views of the Great Lakes shoreline as the route passes over Ontario and Quebec, and the St. Lawrence River valley on descent toward the Maritimes.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners region, the southern Rockies of New Mexico and Colorado, the Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, the Mississippi River valley, the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the Appalachian highlands of upstate New York and Vermont, and the St. Lawrence lowlands before descending over the boreal forests of Quebec and New Brunswick into Nova Scotia.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Halifax International (YHZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Halifax. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over the continental interior, the left side also faces generally north, giving better views of the Great Lakes shoreline as the route passes over Ontario and Quebec, and the St. Lawrence River valley on descent toward the Maritimes.
What can I see during takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. PHX primarily departs east on runway 26R/8L or uses runways oriented east-west. Departing eastbound, the left (north) side gives you a clear view of the Phoenix metro grid, Camelback Mountain, and the McDowell Mountains as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast. The right side faces south toward the South Mountain Park but the urban sprawl and distinctive desert ranges are more dramatic to the north. Notable sights include: Camelback Mountain (distinctive camel-shaped ridge just north of the flight path), McDowell Mountains (rugged range northeast of Scottsdale), Salt River valley grid of Phoenix metro, Superstition Mountains (jagged volcanic range to the east).
What can I see when landing at Halifax International in Halifax?
When landing at Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Halifax Stanfield typically receives arrivals from the southwest on runway 14/32. On approach from the southwest heading northeast, the left side faces northwest toward the Bedford Basin, Halifax Harbour, and the downtown Halifax peninsula. The right side looks southeast toward open Atlantic Ocean with little of interest. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour and the downtown peninsula (compact urban core on a narrow neck of land), Bedford Basin (large inland tidal basin north of the city), Dartmouth waterfront across the harbour, McNabs Island at the harbour mouth.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Halifax?
The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Halifax International (YHZ) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.
What does the Phoenix to Halifax flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners region, the southern Rockies of New Mexico and Colorado, the Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, the Mississippi River valley, the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the Appalachian highlands of upstate New York and Vermont, and the St. Lawrence lowlands before descending over the boreal forests of Quebec and New Brunswick into Nova Scotia.