During the descent, the right side offers the best perspective of the scenic Portage Lakes and the undulating terrain that transitions into the Appalachian foothills.
While both sides offer stunning views of the capital and the Appalachian mountains, the left side typically provides the most iconic views of the Pentagon upon departure and the rolling ridges of the Allegheny Mountains during the cruise.
The right side offers superior views of the Tampa skyline upon departure and more dramatic, direct views of the Blue Ridge Mountain ridges during the cruise phase.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, primarily due to the spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline immediately after departure from LaGuardia, followed by a direct perspective of the Susquehanna River and the Appalachian ridges.
The left side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Orlando theme park complexes upon departure and provides a more direct perspective of the dramatic Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations through West Virginia during the descent.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline upon departure and the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline before heading across the Midwest.
The Right Side provides a superior view of the Philadelphia skyline immediately after takeoff and a more direct view of the scenic Schuylkill River and the northern Appalachian plateaus.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Appalachian mountain ranges, including the Great Smoky Mountains and the iconic Stone Mountain near departure, plus better lighting for northbound morning flights.
The left side offers a more varied landscape, featuring distant views of major metropolitan skylines like New York City and a prime view of the Appalachian Mountain ridges.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rolling Appalachian ridgelines and provides the iconic view of the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the final approach into Canton.
The left side offers superior views of the Lake Erie expanse, the distant Cleveland skyline, and the transition from the Great Lakes to the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the transition from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes region, including potential views of the Chicago skyline and the southern tip of Lake Michigan.