Passengers on the left side will enjoy views of the dense Havana urban landscape and the iconic Malecón coastline as the aircraft climbs and banks north.
The left side offers the most iconic views of Havana's historic center during departure and a breathtaking perspective of the Bogota skyline and the Monserrate hill during the final approach into El Dorado.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers a spectacular sunrise over the Amazon basin on overnight flights and provides the iconic view of the Buenos Aires waterfront and Rio de la Plata during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior experience for transatlantic travelers on this route, primarily due to the spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic and the scenic approach over the Loire Valley and Versailles when landing at Orly.
The left side offers a superior view of Havana's skyline upon departure, the lush Escambray mountains of central Cuba, and a panoramic approach toward the Venezuelan Coastal Range.
The left side offers superior views of the North American coastline during the initial ascent, potential glimpses of Atlantic Canada, and a scenic entry into Europe over the Irish and Normandy coasts.
While both sides offer a scenic departure from Havana, the Right Side is superior for the arrival into Luanda, providing stunning views of the Angolan coastline and the unique geography of the Mussulo Peninsula.
The left side offers superior views of the Florida coastline shortly after takeoff and provides the best opportunity to witness the Northern Lights during the long transatlantic crossing at night.