Window Seat

Which side to sit on from Charlotte to Phoenix?

Sit on the left side flying Charlotte (CLT) to Phoenix (PHX). It has the better view on 9 of 9 daily flights, with Atlanta, Dallas and Carlsbad Caverns NP.

By time of day

DepartsSideAgreeHighlights
MorningLeft3 of 3 flightsPhoenix, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Chase Field
AfternoonLeft3 of 3 flightsPhoenix, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Chase Field
EveningLeft3 of 3 flightsPhoenix, Dallas, Fort Worth

What you'll see

  • Atlanta on the left, 30 min after takeoff
  • Dallas on the left, 113 min after takeoff
  • Carlsbad Caverns NP on the left, 167 min after takeoff
  • White Sands on the right, 179 min after takeoff
  • Organ Needle on the right, 182 min after takeoff
  • Chiricahua Peak on the left, 200 min after takeoff
  • Mt. Lemmon on the left, 210 min after takeoff
  • Phoenix Raceway on the left, 228 min after takeoff
  • Phoenix on the left, 231 min after takeoff
  • Chase Field on the left, 231 min after takeoff
Map of the Charlotte to Phoenix flight path with its landmarks on each side

Based on 9 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.

Questions

Which side is best for the sunset from Charlotte to Phoenix?

Either side. This flight heads west, so the sunset is ahead of you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.

Is the left side of the plane seat A?

Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.

Does the best side change by flight?

It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.

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How it works

  1. 1Real flights, not straight linesWe pull about 20 recent flights on your route, so the path matches how planes actually fly it.
  2. 2Score every window6,500 rated landmarks, the sun and glare, sunsets, city lights and, within 3 days of your flight, the cloud forecast.
  3. 3Book the right seatYou get the side, when to look, and the rows without a window to skip.

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Questions

Is the left side of the plane seat A?

Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.

Which side is best for the sunset?

It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.

Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?

Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.

Does it work for any flight?

Any nonstop between 3,000 airports worldwide. Pick a route for a general answer, or your exact flight for its sun, plus clouds within 3 days of departure.

Is it free?

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