The right side offers iconic views of Amsterdam's historic canal belt, the Centraal Station, and the modern skyline of the Zuidas business district during the final approach.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the Aurora Borealis during the overnight portion of the flight and provides the most dramatic views of the rugged glaciers and mountain ranges of Northern Greenland and Baffin Island.
The right side is favored for its immediate view of the stunning Dalmatian islands and a more direct perspective of the high Alpine ranges of Austria.
While both sides offer spectacular views, the right side provides a more diverse sequence of landscapes, including the Tuscan hills, the most dramatic section of the Central Alps, and the scenic Rhine River valley.
The right side offers a superior view of the Aegean islands immediately after takeoff, followed by a panoramic sweep across the heart of the Alps and the scenic Rhine River valley.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, the intricate archipelago of the Croatian coast, and the most dramatic peaks of the Central Alps.
The left side is superior primarily for the departure view of the Santorini caldera and the sweeping vistas of the Adriatic coastline and the high Western Alps during the middle of the flight.
The right side offers a dramatic progression from Mediterranean islands to the high peaks of the Alps and the intricate river systems of Western Europe.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Greater Caucasus range, including Europe's highest peaks, followed by a unique perspective of the Danube Delta.
The right side offers a spectacular close-up of Mount Vesuvius immediately after takeoff, followed by a panoramic view of Rome and the winding Rhine River valley later in the flight.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Greek Ionian islands, the stunning Croatian archipelago along the Dalmatian coast, and a direct perspective of the jagged Eastern Alps and the Rhine river system.
The left side offers the best opportunity to witness the spectacular Greenland ice sheet and the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of this northern transatlantic crossing.
The left side is significantly more scenic for this trans-Atlantic crossing, offering views of the high Arctic, Greenland's massive ice sheets, and the best chance to see the Northern Lights during the flight's short night duration.