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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
During a westward departure, the left side provides a scenic vista of the Paris city center and its world-famous monuments on the horizon.
During a westward departure, the left side provides a scenic vista of the Paris city center and its world-famous monuments on the horizon.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the Øresund Strait and the spectacular approach over the Swedish archipelago into Stockholm.
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse landscapes transitioning from the European coastline to the dramatic peaks of the Atlas Mountains and the vast, shifting sands of the Sahara Desert.
The right side provides a superior scenic experience, featuring the majestic Mont Blanc and a breathtaking descent over the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley rift.
The Left Side is superior for this route as it provides distant views of the French Alps, a full perspective of the Mediterranean coastline of Tunisia including the Gulf of Hammamet, and the best angles for the approach into Djerba.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Saharan mountain ranges, the winding Niger River, and a spectacular approach over the massive Congo River loop before landing.
The left side offers the most dramatic mountain vistas across Europe and the Middle East, along with a spectacular sunrise over the Indian Ocean during the typical overnight schedule of this route.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Sahara, the right side provides a superior perspective of the Grand Erg Occidental dunes and the dramatic approach into Kinshasa over the Congo River and Malebo Pool.
The right side is preferred primarily to avoid the direct southern sun glare during this westbound transatlantic crossing. It offers superior views of the French Brittany coast upon departure and clearer, well-lit views of the northern Caribbean islands and the turquoise waters surrounding Isla La Tortuga during the descent into Caracas.
While both sides offer stunning views of the French landscape, the right side is preferred for the spectacular final approach which often showcases the red cliffs of the Scandola Nature Reserve and the iconic Calvi Citadel.
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse landscapes including the Loire Valley chateaus, the dramatic Pyrenees, the Portuguese coast, and a spectacular volcanic view of the Canary Islands.
The right side offers the most iconic perspective of Brasilia's unique airplane-shaped urban layout (Eixo Monumental) during the final approach, alongside potential views of the Cape Verde islands during the Atlantic crossing.
The right side offers a superior view of the Paris skyline upon departure and the dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain during the descent into Clermont-Ferrand.