On the common southbound approach, the right side provides exceptional views of the Texas State Capitol and the growing cluster of skyscrapers along Lady Bird Lake.
The right side is superior for this transatlantic crossing, offering the iconic views of the Greenland icecap and fjords while avoiding the harsh southern sun glare throughout the long daylight flight.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic landmarks of the American Southwest, including the Grand Canyon and the Meteor Crater, while avoiding direct sun glare on eastbound flights.
The Left Side offers an unparalleled view of Mt. Rainier immediately after takeoff, followed by a sweep across the heart of the Rocky Mountains and the vast American prairie.
The Right Side offers an unparalleled view of the San Francisco Bay Area during takeoff, the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada including Mount Whitney, and the lush rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country upon descent.
The left side offers a more consistent display of diverse terrain, including the Sierra Nevada mountains, the vibrant red rocks of the Utah/Arizona border, and the high peaks of New Mexico, all while typically avoiding direct solar glare on this eastbound trajectory.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transitions from the Pacific coast, across the high desert of Arizona, and the iconic White Sands of New Mexico.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic terrain in Texas, including the highest peak in the state and the scenic Highland Lakes upon arrival.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the tech landscape of Silicon Valley upon departure, the vast expanse of the Mojave Desert, and the beautiful rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country during the descent into Austin.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the iconic snow-capped volcanoes on departure from Mexico City and a fantastic view of the Austin skyline during the final descent into Bergstrom International.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Texas Hill Country, including the serpentine Lake Travis and a clear perspective of the Austin skyline during the descent.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the National Mall upon departure from DCA and a superior perspective of the Mississippi River and the lush Texas Hill Country during the descent into Austin.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the high desert landscapes, the towering San Bernardino Mountains, and the stunning white gypsum dunes of New Mexico, while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun during midday flights.