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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Departing to the west provides a view of the sprawling metro area and the Georgia Piedmont, with the city's impressive skyline visible to the north.
Departing to the west provides a view of the sprawling metro area and the Georgia Piedmont, with the city's impressive skyline visible to the north.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the North American coastline and the iconic first landfall over the Emerald Isle and Normandy.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the volcanic peaks of the Pacific Northwest, specifically a close-up encounter with Mount Rainier during the descent into Seattle.
The right side offers superior scenery, including the rolling Appalachian foothills, the distant Great Smoky Mountains, and a spectacular aerial view of the Detroit skyline and Lake St. Clair during the descent into Michigan.
The right side provides a superior view of the Yucatan Peninsula coastline, including the Cancun hotel zone, the Riviera Maya, and the stunning turquoise waters of the Cozumel channel during the descent.
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the turquoise waters and white sand cays of the eastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands before a stunning coastal approach into the Dominican Republic.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains and Pikes Peak as you approach Denver from the east, especially during the descent phase.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Florida Gulf Coast, the vibrant turquoise waters of the Caribbean, and most importantly, the iconic approach over the Panama Canal and Panama City's massive skyline.
The right side offers a superior view of the Northeast Corridor, including potential bird's-eye views of the New York City skyline, the Jersey Shore, and the scenic Long Island Sound coastline.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the rolling peaks of the Appalachian Mountains and superior views of major metropolitan skylines during both departure and descent.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range and provides the best opportunity to see Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest lake, during the approach into Guadalajara.
The Left Side is generally preferred for this transatlantic route, offering potential views of the Appalachian range, the rugged coastline of Newfoundland, and a high probability of seeing the Aurora Borealis during the night over the North Atlantic.
The Left Side offers a superior perspective of the U.S. East Coast, the stunning turquoise reefs of the Bahamas, and the mountainous northern coastline of the Dominican Republic before descending into Caracas.