Passengers can enjoy expansive views of the Bavarian countryside and, on clear days, a stunning panorama of the Northern Alps as the aircraft climbs away from the terminal.
The right side offers a superior panoramic sequence including the highest peaks of the German Alps, the Venetian Lagoon, and the iconic transition from the Nile Delta to the Great Pyramids.
The left side provides a superior view of the jagged Dolomites and an iconic perspective of the Port of Genoa and the historic city center during the final approach.
The Right Side is generally superior for this route as it offers iconic views of the Central Swiss Alps, the Spanish Mediterranean coastline, and the dramatic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar.
The right side offers a magnificent first look at the Icelandic coastline, specifically the massive Vatnajรถkull glacier and the dramatic glacial lagoons.
The right side offers a superior variety of geographic features, including an immediate view of the Alps after takeoff and the dramatic mountain ranges of Central Asia during the cruise phase.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic scenery on this route, specifically the high peaks of the Swiss Alps and the stunning terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley on descent.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the highest peaks of the Austrian and Slovenian Alps, including the iconic Triglav during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the high-latitude Great Circle route, featuring the dramatic ice sheets of Greenland and the rugged Canadian wilderness.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the highest peaks of the Austrian Alps, including the Grossglockner, and the dramatic, rugged terrain of the Dinaric Alps and Prokletije range.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the High Tauern Alps, including Grossglockner, and offers an iconic view of the Halkidiki fingers and Thasos Island upon arrival.
While both sides offer incredible views of the North Atlantic and Greenland, the Left Side is preferred for the high probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline during the descent into Newark, coupled with beautiful views of the Irish and Canadian coasts.
The Right Side is superior for its prolonged and dramatic views of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps, as well as the turquoise waters of the Salzkammergut lake region during the first half of the flight.