Departing south from Runway 16, passengers on the left side enjoy a spectacular view of Zurich's city center and the full length of Lake Zurich. On clear days, the Swiss Alps provide a dramatic backdrop as the aircraft climbs over the Swiss Plateau.
The left side provides a superior sequence of geographic wonders, including the core of the Swiss Alps, the volcanic giants of Southern Italy, and the most dramatic approach views of Mount Etna and the Aeolian Islands.
This short jump across the Alps is one of the most scenic routes in Europe. The right side is slightly superior as it provides a front-row seat to the massive Monte Rosa massif and a breathtaking descent directly alongside the length of Lake Maggiore.
The right side offers an unbeatable combination of the high Swiss Alps, the dramatic Italian Dolomites, and a spectacular aerial panorama of the Dalmatian archipelago during the descent into Split.
The right side provides a continuous, breathtaking panorama of the high Alps, offering views of jagged peaks, glacial valleys, and the stunning Salzkammergut lake district.
The right side offers a front-row seat to Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, followed by a dramatic descent over the French Alps and a stunning view of the Nice coastline and city upon arrival.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of the highest peaks in the Alps, including the iconic Matterhorn and the Eiger, Moench, and Jungfrau trio.
The Right Side offers an unparalleled panorama of the high Alps, featuring the most dramatic peaks, glaciers, and the majestic Hohe Tauern range throughout the flight.
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Swiss Alps, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, followed by views of Mont Blanc and the dramatic coastline of Mallorca upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of Central Switzerland's iconic lakes and the high peaks of the Bernese Oberland as the plane crosses the Alpine ridge toward the Mediterranean climate of Ticino.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Bernese Oberland peaks, including the Eiger, and typically provides the best vantage point for the Florence city center during the steep descent into Peretola.
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring an immediate view of the Swiss Alps, the rugged Caucasus Mountains, and the iconic Mount Fuji during the arrival phase into Tokyo.
While both sides offer incredible views of the North Atlantic and the Arctic, the right side is superior for witnessing the massive ice sheets and dramatic fjords of central Greenland and the rugged wilderness of the Canadian Arctic islands.