Passengers can see the iconic peaked roof of the Jeppesen Terminal and the sprawling airfield before views transition to the distant Front Range mountains.
While both sides offer spectacular desert and mountain scenery, the Left Side is superior for the iconic final approach into San Diego, where you pass directly by the downtown skyscrapers and Balboa Park.
The right side offers a direct view of the highest peaks in the Colorado Rockies and the most expansive vistas of Lake Powell and its labyrinthine canyons upon descent into Page.
The Left Side provides a front-row seat to the backbone of the American Rockies, offering constant views of snow-capped peaks from takeoff at Denver through the rugged Bighorn Mountains during the descent into Billings.
The left side provides a continuous panorama of the highest and most rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountain chain, offering unmatched views of the Front Range and the jagged Wind River Range.
The right side offers an unparalleled panorama of Colorado's highest peaks, including the Front Range and the Collegiate Peaks, providing a continuous view of the Continental Divide.
The left side is superior primarily for the final approach into DCA, which often follows the Potomac River and offers a world-class view of the United States Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial.
The right side offers a spectacular gallery of the highest peaks in the Colorado Rockies, including the San Juan Mountains, and provides a front-row seat to the dramatic red rock formations of Sedona during the descent into Phoenix.
The right side offers a dramatic progression from the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies to the colorful high-desert mesas of the Navajo Nation and the iconic Sky Islands of Arizona.
While both sides offer spectacular mountain and desert views, the Right Side is typically superior for the scenic approach into Maui, often showcasing the dramatic sea cliffs of Molokai and the rugged North Shore of Maui.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic Southwestern landmarks, including the Southern Rockies, the majestic Grand Canyon, and the vibrant blue waters of Lake Powell.
The Right Side (Starboard) is superior for this long-haul route as it follows a 'Great Circle' path. This trajectory takes the aircraft over the Canadian Rockies, the spectacular glaciers of Alaska, and the volcanic peaks of the Kamchatka Peninsula before following the Japanese coastline south to Narita.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for iconic landmarks including Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and the breathtaking final bank over the Monterey Bay coastline.