Which side to sit on from Phoenix to Chicago?
Either side works flying Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (ORD): the left wins on 9 of 18 daily flights and the right on 9, so it depends on the time.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 7 of 9 flights | Fermilab, Camelback Mountain, Wrigley Field |
| Afternoon | Left | 2 of 4 flights | Fermilab, Camelback Mountain, Navy Pier |
| Evening | Right | 5 of 5 flights | Chicago, Mesa, Albuquerque |
What you'll see
- Camelback on the left, 1 min after takeoff
- Mesa on the right, 3 min after takeoff
- Four Peaks on the left, 8 min after takeoff
- Truchas Peak on the left, 44 min after takeoff
- Wheeler Peak on the left, 47 min after takeoff
- Fermilab on the left, 147 min after takeoff
- MDW on the right, 151 min after takeoff
- Chicago on the right, 152 min after takeoff
- Willis Tower on the right, 152 min after takeoff
- Navy Pier on the left, 152 min after takeoff
- Wrigley Field on the left, 157 min after takeoff
Based on 18 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 Phoenix to Chicago?
The left. This flight heads north, so the western sky is on the left. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
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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