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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side can enjoy panoramic views of the Waitakere Ranges and the rugged West Coast beaches as the aircraft climbs away from the Manukau Harbour.
Passengers on the right side can enjoy panoramic views of the Waitakere Ranges and the rugged West Coast beaches as the aircraft climbs away from the Manukau Harbour.
The right side offers superior views of the volcanic peaks of the Central Plateau and the rugged Western Bays of Lake Taupo, especially during the descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the New Zealand coastline during departure, including potential glimpses of the iconic Mount Taranaki, and a dramatic entry into Australia over Wilsons Promontory and Phillip Island.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, starting with the iconic Auckland city skyline and volcanic cones, followed by the rugged Coromandel Peninsula, and concluding with a breathtaking view of Rarotonga's lush mountains and turquoise lagoons upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse Australian landscape, transitioning from the lush New Zealand coast to the rugged Blue Mountains, the vast arid Outback, and the iconic gold mines of Western Australia.
The left side is generally superior for this ultra-long-haul journey, providing the best views of the Great Lakes and a higher probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline on arrival.
The right side provides a superior view of New Zealand's most dramatic mountain ranges, including the iconic Mount Taranaki and the Southern Alps.
The left side offers a stunning coastal journey featuring the Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Plenty coastline, and a scenic entry into Poverty Bay.
The left side offers a front-row seat to New Zealand's dramatic west coast beaches upon departure and the breathtaking turquoise waters of the world's largest lagoon when approaching New Caledonia.
The right side is generally superior for this route, offering better views of the Auckland coastline upon departure and a higher probability of seeing the iconic Singapore city skyline and the massive shipping lanes during the approach into Changi.
The left side is superior for this route because it offers the most iconic views of the San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge during the standard arrival path into SFO, while also providing excellent views of the Hauraki Gulf upon departure from Auckland.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Indonesian volcanic arc, the vast Australian Outback, and the rugged West Coast of New Zealand upon departure.
The left side offers superior land-based scenery including the New Zealand coastline, the rugged mountains of Papua New Guinea, and the potential for an iconic view of Mount Fuji upon arrival in Japan.