Passengers on the left will enjoy views of the Long Beach skyline and the Port of Long Beach as the aircraft climbs toward the northwest.
The right side offers an unparalleled 'Volcano Alley' experience, featuring a continuous sequence of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic snow-capped peaks, including Mount Shasta, Mount Hood, and a stunningly close view of Mount Rainier.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range, including a spectacular close-up of Mount Shasta and views of Mount Hood upon arrival.
The left side (facing North) is generally preferred for this transcontinental route because it avoids the harsh southern sun glare, providing clearer views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the dramatic peaks of the Colorado Rockies.
The left side is the clear winner for this transcontinental route, offering a front-row seat to the Manhattan skyline during the final approach into JFK, alongside diverse views of the Mojave Desert and the high Rockies.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the rugged San Gabriel Mountains and a direct look at the futuristic Ivanpah Solar Facility near the Nevada border.
The left side offers spectacular views of the San Gabriel Mountains upon departure, the rugged peaks of the Colorado Rockies, the Great Lakes, and a high-probability view of the Boston skyline on final approach.
While both sides offer stunning desert vistas, the right side is superior for its direct views of Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and the breathtaking approach alongside the Wasatch Range and Utah's red rock formations.
The left side of the aircraft offers premier views of the Pacific coastline, the dramatic Monterey Bay, and the southern wetlands of the San Francisco Bay during the descent.
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point of the Pacific coastline upon departure and the tech landscapes of Silicon Valley during the final approach.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the San Gabriel Mountains upon departure and a long-range panorama of the majestic Sierra Nevada range throughout the flight.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geographic transition from the Pacific coastline to the high desert, specifically featuring the massive San Jacinto escarpment and the Colorado River crossing.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Arizona Mogollon Rim, the colorful New Mexico mesas, and the scenic entry into the Texas Hill Country via Lake Travis.