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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The approach offers scenic views of the Garden of England, where the right side provides the best opportunity to spot the Central London skyline and the North Downs before touchdown.
The approach offers scenic views of the Garden of England, where the right side provides the best opportunity to spot the Central London skyline and the North Downs before touchdown.
The left side is the clear winner, offering a spectacular close-up of Mont Blanc and the full crescent of Lake Geneva shortly after takeoff, followed by the white cliffs of the French coast.
The right side offers a spectacular geographic showcase, featuring the rugged Turkish coastline, the scattered pearls of the Aegean Islands, and a premier view of the snow-capped European Alps.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Austrian and Swiss Alps immediately after takeoff, followed by a stunning coastal entry into England over the Sussex shoreline.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the stunning Adriatic coastline, the rugged Balkan mountains, and a more direct view of the high Alpine peaks during the mid-flight cruise.
While both sides offer incredible Alpine views, the right side provides a more direct perspective of the iconic Matterhorn and the sweeping landscapes of the Swiss Bernese Oberland before crossing the English Channel.
The left side is superior for this overnight route as it faces north, offering the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis and the most dramatic views of the Greenland ice sheet and the UK approach.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of the European continent, including the dramatic central spine of the Italian Apennines and the most iconic peaks of the high Alps as you transit toward London.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography and a front-row seat to the Danube River, Budapest's stunning architecture, and the sprawling London skyline during the approach to Gatwick.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, featuring the Suez Canal, the sprawling city of Cairo, the heart of the European Alps, and a higher probability of seeing the London skyline during the Gatwick approach.
The right side offers a direct view of Mount Vesuvius upon departure and the most iconic Alpine peaks like the Matterhorn and the vast expanse of Lake Geneva during the transition from Italy to France.
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the French Riviera's coastline and the stunning snow-capped Southern Alps, followed by potential views of the London skyline during the Gatwick approach.
The left side is the preferred choice for this route as it offers the highest probability of spotting the Great Pyramids of Giza, the vast Nile Valley, and the most dramatic peaks of the Western Alps.