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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 left side is superior for this transatlantic route, offering potential views of the New York City coastline, the dramatic ice sheets of Greenland, and a better angle of the Danube River during the approach into Vienna.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park during departure, followed by a stunning approach toward the Great Smoky Mountains.
The left side provides a more diverse sequence of landscapes, including the European Alps and the Black Sea, while avoiding the harsh glare of the southern sun during the mid-flight daylight hours.
The right side offers superior views during the arrival into Zurich, providing a panoramic vista of the Swiss Alps to the south and better lighting for the transatlantic sunrise.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Blue Ridge Mountains and the rolling terrain of the Appalachian range, particularly striking during sunset or clear autumn days.
The left side is typically superior for this route as it offers the best views of the U.S. East Coast, the vibrant turquoise reefs of the Bahamas, and a spectacular close-up of the Poás Volcano crater during the descent into the San José valley.
The Left Side offers the most dramatic entry into Europe with views of the Irish coastline and the potential for Aurora Borealis during the night.
The left side offers the best potential for viewing the Northern Lights during the trans-Atlantic crossing and provides iconic views of the Canadian Maritimes and the green landscape of Ireland upon entering European airspace.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography and a significantly higher probability of viewing the Nashville downtown skyline during the arrival sequence.
The right side provides a dramatic view of the Potomac River crossing and the sharp, parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains' Ridge-and-Valley province during the descent.
The right side offers a superior mix of the Appalachian foothills during departure and a breathtaking view of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico during the descent.
The left side is the preferred choice for this transatlantic route as it offers the potential for Northern Lights sightings over the Atlantic and avoids the intense glare of the sunrise, providing better views of the Canadian coast and the North Sea approach.