On departure, the right side offers a sweeping view of the Ohio River and the distant Cincinnati skyline as the aircraft climbs away from the Kentucky hills.
The left side is significantly better for the legendary 'River Visual' approach into DCA, offering a direct view of the National Mall and the Pentagon.
The right side offers a legendary approach into LGA. Depending on the wind, you often get a sweeping, unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn coastline during the final descent.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic high peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the vibrant red rock formations of Utah's national parks.
The right side is favored for its dramatic approach sequence over the Great Salt Lake and the northern Utah desert, offering unique colors and geological patterns.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, primarily for the approach into Newark. As the aircraft descends from the west or north, passengers on the left side are often treated to a panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, especially during typical Runway 22 landings.
While both sides offer views of the Appalachian Mountains, the Right Side is the clear winner for its spectacular approach into New York, providing the best vantage point for the Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan, and the New Jersey coastline.
The Right Side (North) offers the most iconic landmarks, including the Great Salt Lake, the stunning blue expanse of Lake Tahoe, and a higher probability of seeing the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge during the standard SFO arrival sequence.
The right side (Starboard) is generally superior for this westward route, offering potential views of the St. Louis Arch, the dramatic rise of the Colorado Rockies, the red rock canyons of Utah, and the most iconic approach over Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam into Las Vegas.
The right side provides the best opportunities to see the skylines of both Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, alongside the scenic winding path of the Ohio River and the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and natural features, including a potential view of the New York City skyline and the best angle for the final approach into the Hartford area.
The left side offers the premier view of the Chicago skyline, including the Willis Tower and Soldier Field, as the aircraft typically maneuvers over Lake Michigan for its final approach into O'Hare.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the flight, including the Cincinnati skyline upon departure, a closer look at the Chicago lakefront, and the best angle for Madison's famous isthmus on approach.