To BWI?
Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
A seat on the right provides scenic vistas of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Maryland coastline as the aircraft descends toward the runway.
A seat on the right provides scenic vistas of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Maryland coastline as the aircraft descends toward the runway.
The left side of the aircraft offers a scenic journey along the Atlantic coast, featuring the Manhattan skyline and an impressive aerial view of the Chesapeake Bay on arrival.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for the most dramatic sections of the Rockies and Utah's red rock country, while also providing better lighting by avoiding the direct southern sun on this eastbound transcontinental route.
The left side (facing North) is generally preferred for this route as it offers views of the vibrant Painted Desert, the rugged southern edges of the Rockies, and a better angle for spotting the St. Louis Gateway Arch.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic shift from the Pacific coastline to the Southern Rockies, featuring the best views of the Salton Sea and major Midwestern landmarks.
The left side typically provides the most iconic views, including a stunning departure over the San Francisco Bay, a high-probability view of Lake Tahoe, and the best perspective of the Chesapeake Bay area on arrival.
The right side provides a more iconic set of landmarks, including the high peaks of the Uinta Mountains and a high probability of seeing the Washington D.C. skyline on approach into Baltimore.
The right side offers superior views of the Gateway Arch upon departure, the most rugged sections of the Appalachian Mountains, and a prime view of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and Chesapeake Bay during the descent.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Finger Lakes region during the cruise phase and a spectacular aerial panorama of the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore Harbor during the final approach.
The right side offers an unrivaled view of the major urban centers along the Northeast Corridor, including NYC and Philadelphia, followed by a dramatic view of Baltimore Harbor on approach.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Atlantic coastline, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and a panoramic approach over the expansive Chesapeake Bay.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rolling Appalachian ridges and the potential for iconic views of the Washington D.C. skyline and the Potomac River during the descent into the Chesapeake region.
The left side offers superior views of the high-altitude Sangre de Cristo range early in the flight and provides the most consistent sightings of major Midwestern landmarks like the St. Louis Arch and the northern Appalachian ridges.