Departing passengers on the right side will enjoy panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip resorts and the iconic Luxor pyramid as the aircraft climbs over the valley.
The left side is superior primarily for its potential to witness the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic and the superior views of the Greenland ice sheet and the Canadian Shield during the northern great circle trajectory.
The left side is superior for this transatlantic crossing, primarily due to the potential for viewing the Aurora Borealis over the Arctic and the most dramatic perspectives of the Greenland ice cap.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the iconic Chicago skyline view during the final approach into Midway, alongside stunning vistas of the Utah red rocks and the Colorado Rockies.
The right side is the clear winner for the arrival into Honolulu, offering a front-row seat to the historic Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the vibrant coastline of Oahu just before touchdown.
The Right Side offers a more dramatic transition from the high desert of Nevada to the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada and the unique geological structures of the San Andreas Fault near the California coast.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Mojave Desert into the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies, followed by a better angle of the Louisville skyline during the final approach.
The left side offers front-lit views of the dramatic Utah red rocks and the northern Rocky Mountains, plus a better perspective of the Great Lakes and the scenic Finger Lakes during the descent.
The left side offers the iconic aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip upon departure and provides a more direct perspective of the red rock formations in Utah and the high-altitude peaks of the central Colorado Rockies.
The Left Side is superior for catching the iconic Hoover Dam and Lake Mead immediately after departure from Las Vegas, followed by the expansive and rugged Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range as you descend into Guadalajara.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains shortly after takeoff and a spectacular perspective of the Korean coastline upon arrival.
While both sides offer incredible views of the American West, the right side typically provides a superior angle for the Hoover Dam immediately after takeoff and a more direct view of the high Colorado Rockies and the St. Louis Arch during the transcontinental journey.
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the most iconic geological landmarks of the American Southwest, including the immediate transition from the Las Vegas Strip to Lake Mead and the distal views of the Grand Canyon's south rim.