As the aircraft climbs, passengers on the left will overlook the expanding urban footprint of Bentonville and the corporate headquarters that define the region.
The right side is the clear winner for this transcontinental route, offering a front-row seat to the most iconic geological features of the American West, including the Grand Canyon and the Southern Rockies.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline, including Midtown and Central Park, as the aircraft enters the New York terminal area from the west.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Grand Canyon and the iconic Las Vegas Strip on the standard descent into McCarran.
While both sides offer views of the Mississippi River and the Ozarks, the Right Side is superior for its direct views of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge range during the descent into North Carolina.
The right side is the clear winner for its spectacular approach sequence, offering panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and the vast expanse of Lake Michigan during the descent into O'Hare.
The left side is the preferred choice for this route primarily due to the approach into Newark, which often provides a panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Central Park as the aircraft descends.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Mississippi River's dramatic oxbows and a distant view of the Gulf Coast as you enter the Florida peninsula.
The left side offers superior views of the Southern Rockies and Pikes Peak during the descent, along with prime positioning for sunset colors on evening flights heading west.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Mississippi River crossing and the sprawling industrial landscape of Birmingham before the final descent into Atlanta's southern suburbs.
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Ozark terrain, the scenic lakes of northern Arkansas, and the winding Ohio River valley during the descent.
The Right Side is typically superior for this route because it offers better views of the urban landscape of Indianapolis, the blue expanse of Lake Erie, and the Detroit River waterfront during the final descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the Ouachita Mountain ridges and the sprawling suburban development of the North Dallas corridor, including potential glimpses of the downtown skyline.