Passengers on the left side will enjoy a spectacular view of the Puerto Vallarta city center, the Malecón, and the Sierra Madre mountains as the plane climbs over Banderas Bay.
While both sides offer incredible views of the Mexican coastline and the Baja Peninsula, the right side is slightly superior for its sweeping views of the Sierra Madre mountains, the diverse islands of the Gulf of California, and the iconic aerial panorama of San Diego Bay upon arrival.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the rugged spine of the Sierra Madre Occidental and the dramatic Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, offering unparalleled mountain scenery.
The right side is significantly more scenic, offering views of Lake Chapala, the Nevado de Colima, and the breathtaking Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for Mexico's most iconic volcanoes, including the Colima complex and a stunningly close approach to the Nevado de Toluca.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental upon departure and the dramatic front ranges of the Canadian Rockies during the descent into Alberta.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geological features, including the Sierra Madre, the Grand Canyon, and the majestic Wasatch Front during arrival.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range and a superior view of the Phoenix skyline and landmarks like Camelback Mountain during the landing sequence.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Pacific coastline of Mexico to the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies during the final descent into Alberta.
The left side provides a superior scenic experience featuring the transition from the tropical Banderas Bay to the rugged Baja coast and the iconic Southern California shoreline.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the dramatic transition from the lush Sierra Madre mountains to the deep turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, finishing with a fascinating aerial view of the international border.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Mexican coastline upon departure and the iconic rugged California coast during the descent into San Francisco.
The right side offers a spectacular aerial tour of the volcanic Cascade Range and the rugged Sierra Madre mountains, providing a dramatic contrast between desert peaks and lush northern forests.