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 provides a nearly continuous and breathtaking panorama of the Swiss and Bavarian Alps to the south, which is far more dramatic than the northern plateau views.
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.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the high Swiss Alps shortly after takeoff and an unparalleled view of Vitosha Mountain during the descent into Sofia.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Central Alps, the scenic Lake Como, and the best chance to spot Rome's historic center during the final approach into Fiumicino.
The left side is superior for this westbound route, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Western Alps immediately after takeoff and a prime perspective of the Miami coastline and downtown skyline during the final approach.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the highest probability of seeing the Greenland ice sheet and provides a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline during the final approach into Newark.
The right side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the highest peaks in the Central and Eastern Alps, including the iconic Julian Alps and Slovenia's highest peak, Mount Triglav, during the descent.
The Right Side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the highest sections of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, followed by the dramatic limestone peaks of the Julian Alps in Slovenia.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Tuscan coastline, the iconic city of Pisa, and the rugged Apennine range, complemented by a stunning initial view of the Swiss Alps.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Bernese Alps shortly after takeoff, followed by a dramatic perspective of Mount Etna and the Maltese archipelago during descent.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks including the full crescent of Lake Geneva, the rugged western Pyrenees, and the spectacular volcanic descent over Lanzarote and the Corralejo Dunes.
The right side offers superior views of the High Tauern range in the Alps and the most dramatic sections of the Southern Carpathians, including the highest peaks in Romania.