Passengers on the left side often enjoy sweeping views of the downtown Seattle skyline during north-facing departures or an intimate view of Mount Rainier when climbing toward the south.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled close-up view of Mount Rainier, the highest peak in the Cascades, along with other major volcanoes like Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens.
The left side offers an unparalleled 'Volcano Tour' of the Pacific Northwest, featuring dramatic close-up views of the Cascade Range's most famous peaks.
The right side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the dramatic Coast Mountains and the massive icefields of British Columbia and Alaska, culminating in a spectacular descent through the Lynn Canal.
The left side offers an unparalleled parade of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic volcanic peaks, often passing directly alongside Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled parade of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic volcanic peaks, followed by potential views of the Grand Canyon and the stunning red rocks of northern Arizona on the descent into Tucson.
The right side offers a spectacular, close-proximity view of Mount Rainier's massive glaciated peak and the rugged peaks of the Southern Cascades.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the rugged coastal mountains of British Columbia and Alaska, including massive glaciers, the Inside Passage, and the highest coastal peaks in the world.
The right side offers an incredible sequence of volcanic peaks shortly after takeoff and a dramatic view of the Beartooth Mountains during the descent into Billings.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled parade of volcanic peaks including Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood, and Mount Shasta, followed by the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains and an iconic urban approach into San Diego.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' showcasing a spectacular progression of massive volcanic peaks including Rainier, St. Helens, Hood, and Shasta.
The right side offers an unrivaled sequence of Pacific Northwest volcanoes immediately after takeoff, including a close pass of Mount Rainier, followed by a dramatic descent over the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
While both sides are scenic, the Right Side is the clear winner for its immediate, close-up view of Mt. Rainier after takeoff and the high probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline and NYC harbor landmarks during the final approach into JFK.