Departing to the west on the left side provides a prime view of the downtown Columbus skyline, the Scioto River, and the sprawling Ohio State University campus.
The left side offers a superior finale, featuring world-class views of the Colorado River, Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and the iconic Las Vegas Strip on the standard arrival path.
While both sides offer incredible views of the Rockies and the Desert Southwest, the right side is preferred for the iconic aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip and the panoramic approach over Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills.
The left side is the legendary choice for this route due to the 'River Visual' approach into DCA, offering an unparalleled view of the National Mall and the Pentagon.
The right side offers the most iconic geological landmarks of the Southwest, including the Meteor Crater and the vibrant Painted Desert, while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun.
The right side offers the most iconic approach views into LaGuardia, typically featuring the Statue of Liberty and the lower Manhattan skyline during the final descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the Florida Gulf Coast, including the stunning transition from the mainland to the turquoise waters of the Gulf and the intricate island chains near Fort Myers.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, providing a spectacular close-up of the Chicago skyline, the Willis Tower, and the Lake Michigan shoreline during the final approach into O'Hare.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged northern terrain, including the unique Nebraska Sandhills, the vast Bonneville Salt Flats, and the dramatic descent over the Sierra Nevada mountains with potential views of Lake Tahoe.
The left side offers a superior view of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River during the final descent into Newark, especially when landing on Runways 22L or 22R.
The Right Side provides a superior perspective of the Columbus skyline shortly after takeoff and offers the best chance to spot the distant Washington D.C. monuments and the iconic Udvar-Hazy Center during the approach into Dulles.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Cuyahoga Valley and a more direct view of the iconic Cleveland skyline and major sports stadiums upon arrival.
The right side is the clear winner for this short hop, offering the iconic view of the Chicago skyline and the Navy Pier during the descent into Midway, particularly when the wind necessitates a northern approach pattern.