Which side to sit on from Chicago to Phoenix?
Either side works flying Chicago (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX): the left wins on 3 of 6 daily flights and the right on 3, so it depends on the time.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 2 of 3 flights | Fermilab, Petrified Forest National Park, West Spanish Peak |
| Afternoon | Right | 1 of 1 flights | Fermilab, Petrified Forest National Park, West Spanish Peak |
| Evening | Left | 2 of 2 flights | Phoenix, Four Peaks, Wheeler Peak |
What you'll see
- Fermilab on the right, 6 min after takeoff
- West Spanish Peak on the right, 123 min after takeoff
- Wheeler Peak on the left, 129 min after takeoff
- Petrified Forest NP on the right, 162 min after takeoff
- Meteor Crater on the right, 170 min after takeoff
- Four Peaks on the left, 179 min after takeoff
- Camelback on the left, 186 min after takeoff
- Phoenix on the left, 192 min after takeoff
- Chase Field on the left, 192 min after takeoff
Based on 6 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 Chicago 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 winning 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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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.
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