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 right side offers a superior mix of the high Swiss Alps, distant glimpses of the shimmering Adriatic coastline, and a front-row seat to the dramatic Accursed Mountains (Prokletije) during the descent into Pristina.
The right side offers breathtaking views of the highest Alpine peaks shortly after takeoff, followed by the stunning turquoise waters and jagged islands of the Adriatic coastline.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Swiss Alps, the historic city of Venice, and most importantly, the iconic view of Dubrovnik's Old Town during the final approach into DBV airport.
While both sides offer scenic views of Central Europe, the Left Side wins decisively for the approach into London City Airport, providing an unparalleled view of the London skyline and the River Thames.
The right side offers a superior mix of the Swiss Alps, the turquoise Adriatic coastline, and a dramatic descent over the Bay of Kotor.
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 left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Swiss and French Alps, including distant views of the Eiger, Jungfrau, and the massive Mont Blanc massif.
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.
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 left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Swiss Alps, including the Bernese Oberland, followed by a stunning approach over Lake Geneva with views of Mont Blanc.
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.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Alps, the right side is superior for the Egyptian leg of the journey, offering potential sightings of the Nile Delta, the Cairo metropolitan area, and the Great Pyramids of Giza during the descent.