The descent offers a beautiful perspective of the Shenandoah National Park ridgeline and the patchwork of lush forests and local vineyards.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular, unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rugged terrain of Shenandoah National Park during the short flight southward.
The left side offers consistent, breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rolling ridges of the Appalachian chain throughout the majority of this short flight.
The left side provides the most iconic views, featuring a dramatic departure over the Manhattan skyline and continuous views of the mid-Atlantic coastline and major metropolitan centers.
The left side is the clear winner for its breathtaking view of the Chicago skyline and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan during departure, followed by the scenic sweep of the Shenandoah Valley on the approach to Charlottesville.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Philadelphia skyline during takeoff and the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains during the approach into Charlottesville.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rolling Appalachian landscape for the majority of the trip.