While the right side wins at takeoff for Warsaw city views, the left side dominates the majority of this westbound transatlantic route. Over the Atlantic the left side faces south toward clearer horizon light, and on the North American leg the left side tracks the Canadian Rockies and then delivers the dramatic Arizona desert approach. The Phoenix landing views from the left are the visual highlight of the entire flight.
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Flight Path
Warsaw to Phoenix is 5,877 miles (9,457 km), a flight of about 11 hours.
Departing Poland the route crosses Germany and the North Sea, then tracks across the North Atlantic near southern Greenland or Newfoundland depending on the jetstream routing. Over Canada the flight passes over Quebec and Ontario forests, then the Great Lakes may be visible. Crossing into the US the route typically passes over the Great Plains of the Midwest before the Rocky Mountains of Colorado or Utah appear, followed by the Colorado Plateau canyon country and finally the Sonoran Desert basin of Arizona.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from WAW
RIGHTWarsaw Okecie typically departs westbound on runway 33/15 or 29/11. A westbound departure on runway 29 puts the right side facing north toward central Warsaw, with the Old Town, Vistula River bends, and the Palace of Culture visible as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the northwest.
Landing at PHX
LEFTPhoenix Sky Harbor primarily uses runways 7/25 and 8/26, with westbound arrivals on runway 26 being common. On approach from the east, the left side faces south and southwest, giving clear views of South Mountain Park, the downtown Phoenix grid, and the distinctive desert basin topography of the Valley of the Sun.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Okecie (WAW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Warsaw to Phoenix. While the right side wins at takeoff for Warsaw city views, the left side dominates the majority of this westbound transatlantic route. Over the Atlantic the left side faces south toward clearer horizon light, and on the North American leg the left side tracks the Canadian Rockies and then delivers the dramatic Arizona desert approach. The Phoenix landing views from the left are the visual highlight of the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Okecie in Warsaw?
During takeoff from Okecie (WAW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Warsaw Okecie typically departs westbound on runway 33/15 or 29/11. A westbound departure on runway 29 puts the right side facing north toward central Warsaw, with the Old Town, Vistula River bends, and the Palace of Culture visible as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the northwest. Notable sights include: Vistula River bends through central Warsaw, Warsaw Old Town district, Palace of Culture and Science tower, Praga district on the east bank.
What can I see when landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Phoenix Sky Harbor primarily uses runways 7/25 and 8/26, with westbound arrivals on runway 26 being common. On approach from the east, the left side faces south and southwest, giving clear views of South Mountain Park, the downtown Phoenix grid, and the distinctive desert basin topography of the Valley of the Sun. Notable sights include: South Mountain Park and Preserve, downtown Phoenix skyline, Camelback Mountain, Salt River channel through the valley.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Phoenix?
The flight from Okecie (WAW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes about 11 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,877 miles (9,457 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Warsaw to Phoenix flight path pass over?
Departing Poland the route crosses Germany and the North Sea, then tracks across the North Atlantic near southern Greenland or Newfoundland depending on the jetstream routing. Over Canada the flight passes over Quebec and Ontario forests, then the Great Lakes may be visible. Crossing into the US the route typically passes over the Great Plains of the Midwest before the Rocky Mountains of Colorado or Utah appear, followed by the Colorado Plateau canyon country and finally the Sonoran Desert basin of Arizona.