The descent often offers a panoramic view of the Indianapolis city center, including Lucas Oil Stadium and the White River, particularly when approaching from the northeast.
The left side offers superior views of the Grand Canyon's northern rim, the high peaks of the Colorado Rockies, and a clear view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch during the descent into the Midwest.
The left side provides an unparalleled front-row seat to the iconic monuments of Washington, D.C. immediately after takeoff, followed by expansive views of the Shenandoah Valley and a superior angle for the approach into Indianapolis.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Grand Canyon's northern expanse and the dramatic ascent over the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
The right side offers unparalleled views of the highest Rocky Mountain peaks in Colorado and is generally better positioned for the St. Louis skyline and the Missouri River.
The left side is the preferred choice for this route, primarily for the iconic panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline during the climb out of JFK and better proximity to major metropolitan centers like Philadelphia and Columbus during transit.
The left side offers a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline immediately after takeoff from O'Hare, followed by views of industrial Northwest Indiana.
The right side offers a spectacular departure over the Florida coastline and the Atlantic Ocean, followed by scenic views of the Appalachian foothills and the Space Coast.
The right side is generally superior due to the spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and Jersey City skyscrapers immediately following departure from Newark, combined with a potential bird's-eye view of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during arrival.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the San Francisco Bay Area during takeoff, the crystalline waters of Lake Tahoe, and the striking white expanse of the Great Salt Lake.
The right side is generally superior for this route because it offers iconic views of the Miami skyline and South Beach immediately after departure, followed by the potential to spot the Kennedy Space Center and the rolling Appalachian foothills during the mid-flight phase.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline immediately after takeoff and typically provides a better angle of the Indianapolis city center during the final approach.
The Right Side is superior for this trans-midwest journey as it frequently aligns with major urban landmarks like Kansas City and St. Louis, offering a chance to spot the Gateway Arch and the southern Front Range of the Rockies during departure.