From RDU?

While both sides offer scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains, the right side is highly recommended for the spectacular approach into Chicago, often providing a world-class view of the city skyline and Lake Michigan.

The right side is the premium choice for this transcontinental route as it offers the most direct views of the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead, and the Las Vegas Strip, concluding with a dramatic vista of the Los Angeles skyline during the final descent into LAX.

The right side offers a superior view of the high peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the dramatic red rock formations of Southern Utah, culminating in a prime view of the Las Vegas Strip during the standard approach.

The left side is superior for this northbound route as it typically provides a direct line of sight to the major metropolitan corridors of the Northeast, including a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River during the descent into New York.

Flying south from RDU, the left side provides a spectacular vantage point over the Atlantic coastline, offering views of the Carolina barrier islands, the South Carolina Lowcountry, and the iconic Kennedy Space Center.

The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of coastal geography, including the vast Chesapeake Bay, the Jersey Shore, and a high probability of seeing the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty during the descent into Newark.

While both sides offer stunning views of the American landscape, the Right Side provides a more consistent vantage point for iconic landmarks like the Great Salt Lake and Lake Tahoe, with better lighting conditions for photography.

The left side offers a superior view of the United States' most iconic urban landscapes, most notably the Manhattan skyline and the Charles River approach into Boston.

The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic view of the transition from the Great Plains into the southern Colorado Rockies and the stunning red rock formations of eastern Utah during the descent.

The left side offers a superior view of the Atlantic coastline, featuring historic harbor cities, the iconic Kennedy Space Center, and the turquoise waters of the Florida Gold Coast upon descent.

The right side offers superior views of the Southern Appalachian foothills, the winding Mississippi River delta, and a stunning perspective of the Houston skyline during the final approach into Hobby Airport.

The left side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the massive urban corridors of the Northeast, including distant views of Washington D.C., a direct look at Philadelphia, and a stunning aerial perspective of the Manhattan skyline during the descent into the Connecticut River Valley.