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 views of the Mexican mountains, the right side is the clear winner for the approach into Chicago, often providing iconic views of the skyline and Lake Michigan.
The right side is generally preferred for this route because it offers the iconic approach into Newark, often providing spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty depending on the landing pattern.
The right side offers a superior view of the Puerto Vallarta coastline during departure and the iconic Cerro de la Silla landmark upon arrival in Monterrey.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the Puerto Vallarta coastline immediately after takeoff and a stunning approach featuring Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range and a stunning approach over the Gulf of Mexico coastline and Galveston Bay.
The left side offers a more diverse geographic display, featuring the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental mountains, the central Mexican highlands, and the distinctive winding path of the Mississippi River during the approach to the US Gulf Coast.
The right side offers an excellent view of the Puerto Vallarta coastline during departure and provides the most iconic views of the Montreal skyline and the St. Lawrence River during the final approach into YUL.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic ridges of the Sierra Madre Occidental, the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and the iconic 'dragon' shape of the Lake of the Ozarks during the descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the Banderas Bay upon departure and provides front-row seats to the dramatic canyons and peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental as you head north towards the US border.