The left side offers the most iconic vistas of the Auckland city skyline, the Sky Tower, and the volcanic peaks of the Hauraki Gulf when approaching from the northeast.
The left side provides the best perspective of the Australian coastline and the spectacular volcanic cone of Mt. Taranaki upon arrival in New Zealand.
The left side offers a superior approach into Auckland, featuring the rugged Coromandel Peninsula, the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and the iconic volcanic cones of the Auckland region.
The left side offers superior views of the world's second-largest barrier reef upon departure from Noumea and a spectacular entry into Auckland over the Hauraki Gulf and its volcanic islands.
The left side offers a more scenic approach into New Zealand, featuring the dramatic coastlines of the Coromandel Peninsula and the Hauraki Gulf islands during the final descent.
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the sweeping Gippsland coastline of Australia and the iconic, perfectly conical peak of Mount Taranaki as you approach the New Zealand coast.
The left side offers a superior view of the rugged west coast, the dramatic Manukau Heads, and the winding Waikato River as you approach Auckland's harbor-centric landscape.
The left side is superior for its initial sweep of the Gold Coast's iconic high-rise coastline and the potential for spectacular views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf islands during the final descent.
The left side offers a more diverse range of maritime scenery, including the rugged Great Barrier Island and the iconic volcanic cones of the Hauraki Gulf during the final approach into Auckland.
The left side provides a premier view of the Honolulu coastline and Diamond Head at takeoff, followed by a stunning approach into Auckland over the Hauraki Gulf islands.
The left side offers superior views of the Hauraki Gulf and the Coromandel Peninsula during the descent into Auckland, as well as prime sunrise views on morning flights.
The Left Side is generally preferred for the iconic departure views of the San Francisco Bay Area and the scenic coastal approach into Auckland over the Hauraki Gulf.
The right side is generally superior for this route due to the potential for a spectacular view of Mount Fuji shortly after takeoff and the scenic approach over New Zealand's rugged west coast.