The right side edges ahead thanks to a passing view of the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque during cruise and a landmark-rich final approach past Camelback Mountain, Papago Park, and the Superstition Mountains into Phoenix, giving it more variety than the flatter plains and single-mountain view on the left.
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Flight Path
Pittsburgh to Phoenix is 1,810 miles (2,912 km), a flight of about 4 hours 10 minutes.
Flat farmland of Ohio and Indiana giving way to the Great Plains of Kansas and Oklahoma, the high plains of the Texas Panhandle, and the Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande valley near Albuquerque before descending into Arizona's high desert.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PIT
LEFTDeparting PIT on runway 28, the jet banks left onto its westbound course, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear look down at Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle and the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. It's one of the more distinctive downtown river views of any US departure.
Landing at PHX
RIGHTOn the final approach into PHX from the east, the aircraft flies almost straight in over the city, putting Camelback Mountain, Papago Park's red buttes, and downtown Phoenix's skyline on the right side, with the jagged Superstition Mountains visible further out on the horizon. It's a denser, more dramatic landmark cluster than the closer but simpler South Mountain view on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Pittsburgh International (PIT) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pittsburgh to Phoenix. The right side edges ahead thanks to a passing view of the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque during cruise and a landmark-rich final approach past Camelback Mountain, Papago Park, and the Superstition Mountains into Phoenix, giving it more variety than the flatter plains and single-mountain view on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Pittsburgh International in Pittsburgh?
During takeoff from Pittsburgh International (PIT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PIT on runway 28, the jet banks left onto its westbound course, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear look down at Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle and the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. It's one of the more distinctive downtown river views of any US departure. Notable sights include: Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, confluence of three rivers, PNC Park and Heinz Field along the Allegheny, wooded Allegheny River valley.
What can I see when landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the final approach into PHX from the east, the aircraft flies almost straight in over the city, putting Camelback Mountain, Papago Park's red buttes, and downtown Phoenix's skyline on the right side, with the jagged Superstition Mountains visible further out on the horizon. It's a denser, more dramatic landmark cluster than the closer but simpler South Mountain view on the left. Notable sights include: Camelback Mountain, Papago Park red rock buttes, downtown Phoenix skyline, distant Superstition Mountains.
How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to Phoenix?
The flight from Pittsburgh International (PIT) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes about 4 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,810 miles (2,912 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Pittsburgh to Phoenix flight path pass over?
Flat farmland of Ohio and Indiana giving way to the Great Plains of Kansas and Oklahoma, the high plains of the Texas Panhandle, and the Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande valley near Albuquerque before descending into Arizona's high desert.