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 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 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 of the aircraft offers a premium viewing experience, featuring the high-altitude peaks of the Central Swiss Alps, the dramatic Julian Alps in Slovenia, and the iconic aerial view of the Sava and Danube confluence upon arrival in Belgrade.
The right side is the superior choice for this transpolar route, offering unparalleled views of the heart of the Greenland ice sheet and a majestic sequence of volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range during the descent into California.
The right side offers a superior sequence of iconic landmarks, starting with the immediate majesty of the Swiss Alps after takeoff, followed by the southern Caucasus, the vastness of the Tibetan Plateau's northern edge, and the world-class skyline approach into Hong Kong.
The right side offers a superior view of the Swiss Alps shortly after takeoff, followed by the iconic Montserrat mountains and a stunning panoramic approach over the city of Barcelona.
The right side offers superior views of the vast Greenland ice sheet and typically provides the iconic aerial perspective of the Las Vegas Strip upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring a dramatic traverse of the Swiss Alps followed by a long, scenic stretch along the Adriatic coastline and the island-dotted Aegean Sea.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Swiss Alps, the Right Side is the clear winner for its unique perspective of the Nile River valley, the Sahara's Eastern Desert, and the potential to spot the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo.
The northern great circle route from Zurich to Florida frequently crosses over Greenland and the Canadian Maritimes, offering spectacular views of ice sheets and rugged coastlines that are best viewed from the north-facing windows.
The left side provides a superior view of the Swiss Glarus Alps, the rugged Dalmatian coastline, and the stunning island-rich approach across the Aegean Sea.
The right side is preferred for its spectacular views of the rugged Baffin Island fjords and its better exposure for photography, as it faces away from the direct southern sun for the majority of the westbound journey across the Atlantic and Arctic.