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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side can catch a glimpse of the iconic Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which houses the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Passengers on the right side can catch a glimpse of the iconic Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which houses the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular, unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rugged terrain of Shenandoah National Park during the short flight southward.
The left side offers a superior progression from the lush Appalachian Mountains through the expansive southern plains, culminating in the dramatic red rock transitions of New Mexico and the approach over the East Valley of Phoenix.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Mid-Atlantic coast to the tropical turquoise waters of South Florida, including the iconic Outer Banks and the Miami skyline on arrival.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Great Lakes coastline, the dramatic transition from the Appalachian Mountains to the Midwest, and clear sightings of the Cleveland and Detroit metropolitan areas.
The right side offers a continuous panorama of the Appalachian mountain range and a stunning aerial view of Lake Murray during the final approach into Columbia.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian chain, providing more dramatic topographical contrast than the eastern plains.
The left side offers superior views of the parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains and the iconic Shenandoah National Park landscape.
The left side offers superior views of the Canadian Maritimes, potential sightings of the Aurora Borealis during the night crossing, and the scenic entry into Europe over Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Shenandoah National Park ridge lines and the high-altitude plateaus of the Monongahela National Forest.
While both sides offer views of the Northeast Corridor, the right side provides the most iconic entrance into New York City, featuring the Statue of Liberty, the Verrazzano Bridge, and a stunning perspective of the Lower Manhattan skyline during standard approaches.
The right side is generally superior for westbound flights across the US as it avoids direct sun glare and provides a spectacular view of the Great Salt Lake and the stark white Bonneville Salt Flats.
The Right Side is preferred for its views of the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers during the initial climb and the potential for a spectacular view of Niagara Falls and the Niagara River during the final approach to Buffalo.