Departing passengers on the right side can view the downtown Phoenix skyline and Chase Field when heading west, or Papago Park and Camelback Mountain when departing to the east.
The left side offers a superior view of Arizona's transition from desert to alpine terrain, including views of the Red Rocks of Sedona and the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff.
The right side offers superior views of the starkly beautiful White Sands National Park, the Gila National Forest, and iconic Texas landmarks during the final approach into DFW.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Painted Desert, the edge of the Southern Rockies, and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final descent into Newark.
The left side offers a spectacular view of the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range and a direct view of the sprawling Guadalajara metropolis and Lake Chapala during the final descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transitions from the Sonoran Desert into the high-altitude forests of the Mogollon Rim and the rugged Gila Wilderness.
The right side is generally superior for this route because it avoids direct sun glare on westbound flights and offers better views of the California coastline and the lush northern and eastern ridges of Kauai upon arrival.
The left side offers a more diverse geographic display, including the dramatic Mogollon Rim, the vibrant Painted Desert, and the high-altitude peaks of the Southern Rocky Mountains.
The left side (North) offers superior views of iconic terrestrial landmarks, including the New Mexico mountains, the winding Mississippi River Delta, and a spectacular approach over the Everglades into the Miami skyline without the glare of the southern sun.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Mogollon Rim in Arizona, the vibrant Painted Desert, and a direct look at the Sandia Mountains towering over Albuquerque.
The right side offers breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez and the dramatic coastline where the Sonoran desert meets the ocean.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Baja California Peninsula coastline, where the dramatic desert mountains meet the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Arizona desert to the Colorado Plateau, along with a high probability of seeing the Pittsburgh skyline during the descent.