Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Red Sea coastline and the modern waterfront developments as the aircraft climbs.
The Right Side offers a spectacular progression from the lush Nile Delta across the dramatic North Atlantic glaciers and the rugged Canadian coastline, ending with a scenic descent over the Chesapeake Bay.
While both sides provide a spectacular crossing of the Zagros Mountains, the left side is the clear winner for its unmatched view of the iconic Lake Urmia during the final approach into Tabriz.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the arid Arabian desert to the snow-capped northern Zagros Mountains. It also offers the best views of the Mesopotamian marshes and the northern Iranian highlands during the descent into Tehran.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Zagros Mountain folds during the descent into Shiraz and a better chance of seeing the Riyadh skyline mid-flight.
The left side offers a more dramatic geographic variety, featuring the rugged Zagros Mountains of Iran and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges during the approach into Pakistan.
The left side provides a more diverse viewing experience, including the dramatic dunes of the Empty Quarter, the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent or Sri Lanka, and the volcanic landscapes of Sumatra upon approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the Holy City of Makkah shortly after takeoff and provides a dramatic perspective of the Al Hajar mountain range during the descent into Sharjah.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the rugged Iranian coastline, the crossing of the Arabian Sea, and most importantly, the majestic distant peaks of the Himalayan and Pir Panjal ranges upon the approach to Sialkot.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Red Sea's coral systems upon departure and provides a better chance to see the iconic, albeit shrinking, Lake Chad during the final descent into N'Djamena.
The left side offers a more direct view of the spectacular transition from the Arabian desert and Red Sea into the dramatic geological features of the Danakil Depression and the Great Rift Valley.
The left side provides a breathtaking perspective of the transition from the Red Sea's deep blues to the Eastern Desert's golden sands, followed by the dramatic emergence of the lush Nile Valley.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Red Sea coastline, the Sinai Peninsula across the Gulf of Aqaba, and a breathtaking aerial approach to Beirut over the Mediterranean Sea.