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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
The left side offers views of the Cedar Rapids city center and the Cedar River as the plane ascends over the eastern Iowa landscape.
The left side offers views of the Cedar Rapids city center and the Cedar River as the plane ascends over the eastern Iowa landscape.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the American West, the Right Side (Starboard) provides a more consistent view of the high Rocky Mountain peaks and the most iconic approach views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam.
While both sides provide a classic view of the American Midwest, the Right Side is the clear winner for the potential to see the iconic Chicago skyline and the dense urban landscape during the final approach into O'Hare.
The Right Side provides a spectacular aerial entry over the Gulf of Mexico and the pristine white sands of Clearwater Beach during the final descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the initial Mississippi River crossing, the sprawling Atlanta skyline, and the scenic descent over the Florida Gulf Coast and Charlotte Harbor.
The right side offers a premier view of the Platte River valley and a spectacular panoramic approach toward the Rocky Mountains and Longs Peak.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Great Plains to the snow-capped Southern Rockies, followed by iconic Arizona landmarks like Meteor Crater and the San Francisco Peaks.
The right side is significantly more scenic as it typically offers distant views of the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan, the distinct geography of the Indiana Dunes, and famous landmarks like Michigan Stadium during the descent into Detroit.
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery as the flight tracks north, featuring the winding Mississippi River valley and the rugged bluffs of the Driftless Area.
The left side offers the most iconic urban landmarks, including the best chance to see the Nashville skyline and a superior view of the Atlanta skyscrapers during the final approach descent.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Appalachian mountain range and provides the best lighting during typical morning departures from Iowa.
The left side provides the most diverse scenery, including the intricate shorelines of the Lake of the Ozarks and a chance to spot the Dallas skyline during the final approach into DFW.