The right side offers scenic views of the rolling Northern Virginia countryside and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west as the plane aligns with the north-south runways.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best chance to see the Austin skyline during departure and provides a better angle for the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia.
The right side offers superior views of the rolling Appalachian foothills and the scenic crossing of the Potomac River as you descend into Northern Virginia.