Departing south from Runway 21, passengers on the right enjoy views of the 25 de Abril Bridge, the Cristo Rei statue, and the Estoril coastline.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of Lisbon's historic city center and suspension bridges upon departure, followed by the dramatic cliffs of the Algarve and a spectacular distant view of Mount Teide on Tenerife during the final descent.
The left side offers the most iconic approach into Venice, often providing a direct view of the historic city center and the Grand Canal during the final descent into Marco Polo Airport.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the long transit down the Brazilian coastline, offering views of the turquoise Atlantic waters and the numerous coastal cities from Recife down to FlorianΓ³polis.
The left side offers spectacular views of the highest mountain ranges in Western and Central Europe, including the Pyrenees and the Alps.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the diverse African landscape, from the snowy Atlas Mountains to the deep greens of the Congo Basin and a spectacular sunrise over the continent on overnight flights.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of Europe's most iconic mountain ranges, including the Pyrenees and the distant but visible Swiss Alps, along with a more direct view of the Tagus estuary and central Madrid.
The right side is superior for this route as it typically offers an unparalleled panoramic view of Lisbon's city center and the Tagus River immediately after takeoff, followed by a cross-section of Western Europe's diverse topography.
The Left Side provides an exceptional view of Lisbon's historic city center and the Tagus River during takeoff, followed by a more favorable sun position for photography across the Atlantic. Upon arrival in Fortaleza, it often offers a superior view of the skyscraper-lined beachfront of Mucuripe and Meireles.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the High Alps, the winding Danube River, and the dramatic arc of the Carpathian Mountains before the final approach into Kyiv.
The left side offers a premier view of Europe's most dramatic mountain ranges, including the main Alpine chain and the Northern Carpathians, with more favorable lighting conditions for photography on eastbound morning flights.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, featuring the Portuguese Riviera immediately after takeoff and the iconic Morro do Careca beach landmark upon arrival in Natal.
The right side offers a superior departure view of the Tagus River and Lisbon's iconic bridges, followed by a panoramic view of the Pyrenees and the picturesque Black Forest during descent.