Passengers will see the unique grid-like polder landscapes of Haarlemmermeer and the extensive harbor facilities of Amsterdam as the plane ascends.
The right side is superior primarily for the approach into Funchal. As the aircraft descends and executes the famous visual turn towards Runway 05, passengers on the right are treated to panoramic views of the island's steep cliffs, the city of Funchal, and the impressive engineering of the runway pillars.
While both sides offer incredible views of the Alps, the right side is preferred for its superior perspective of the Western Alps, the Italian Tyrrhenian coast, and the spectacular sight of Mount Etna in Sicily shortly before landing.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the high Swiss and Austrian Alps, the turquoise waters and islands of the Adriatic coast, and the iconic approach over the Tel Aviv coastline.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking glaciers of Greenland and the rugged, untouched wilderness of Northern Labrador.
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally superior for this North-to-South journey, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic coastline, the dramatic Skeleton Coast of Namibia, and the iconic approach into Cape Town with potential views of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula.
The Right Side offers superior views of the Carpathian Mountains and the spectacular Tien Shan range during the final descent into Almaty.
The right side offers a superior view of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah, during the standard approach into Dubai International Airport.
The left side is superior for the spectacular arrival into Quito, offering a direct view of the snow-capped volcanoes of the Eastern Cordillera and the massive Cayambe volcano as you cross the equator.
The Right Side offers superior views of the dramatic Caucasus range, the Baku peninsula, and the spectacular urban landscape of the Pearl River Delta during the descent.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the central Alpine chain and a superior perspective of the Taurus Mountains during the descent into Antalya.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic North Sea coastline, the engineering marvels of the Dutch Delta Works, and the iconic chalk cliffs of Normandy.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Caucasus Mountains, the vast expanse of the Taklamakan Desert, and the best opportunity to spot the Great Wall of China during the descent into Beijing.