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.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Alps, the Right Side provides a superior perspective of the Adriatic coast, the vast Arabian desert, and the dramatic Hajar Mountains during the descent into Muscat.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the spectacular African sunrise over the Sahara and early morning views of the Great Rift Valley as you approach Southern Africa.
The left side offers a superior view of the Caucasus Mountains and a spectacular sunrise over the landscapes of South Asia without the harsh glare of the direct morning sun.
While both sides offer scenic views of Northern Europe, the right side is superior for the arrival into Stockholm, providing a stunning panorama of the Baltic coastline and the sprawling Stockholm Archipelago during descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Swiss and Austrian Alps shortly after takeoff and provides an iconic perspective of the Sea of Marmara and the Princess Islands during the descent into Sabiha Gökçen.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the journey, specifically the stunning approach through the Oslo Fjord and better perspectives of major Central European lakes and cities.
The left side provides a superior view of the high Eastern Alps shortly after takeoff, followed by a scenic descent along the Adriatic coastline and the iconic Gargano Peninsula.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the iconic North Sea coastline, the sprawling Port of Hamburg, and the final approach over the unique Wadden Sea landscape during the descent into Sylt.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography (facing north away from the sun) and provides an incredible vantage point for the Greater Caucasus mountains and the vast Central Asian landscape.
The right side is preferred primarily for the spectacular final approach into Punta Cana, which often showcases the turquoise reefs and white sand beaches, while also avoiding the harsh direct sunlight common on westbound transatlantic flights.
The left side offers the best chance to view the majestic Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake, along with the vast, untouched expanses of the Siberian Taiga.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Alps, the Right Side is preferred for its iconic views of the Tel Aviv coastline and skyline during the final descent into Ben Gurion Airport.