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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
On a standard northbound approach, the right side provides the best perspective of the sprawling suburbs and the downtown skyline as the aircraft aligns with the runway.
On a standard northbound approach, the right side provides the best perspective of the sprawling suburbs and the downtown skyline as the aircraft aligns with the runway.
The right side of the aircraft offers an incredible 'parade' of Pacific Northwest volcanoes followed by the iconic peaks of the Grand Tetons and the Wind River Range.
The left side is superior for its iconic departure views of the National Mall, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial, followed by potential sightings of the St. Louis skyline.
The left side offers a superior panoramic sequence of the San Gabriel Mountains, the vibrant red rock canyons of Southern Utah, and the highest concentration of the Colorado Rockies' peaks.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the colorful Utah canyonlands and the most rugged sections of the central Colorado Rocky Mountains.
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Grand Canyon and the most dramatic peaks of the southern Rocky Mountains as you transition from the desert to the plains.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Washington volcanoes, the majestic Columbia River Gorge immediately after takeoff, and the dramatic landscape of the Snake River and Tetons.
The right side offers a more direct view of the dramatic granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada, including the Yosemite region, and provides a spectacular perspective of the Colorado Front Range peaks as you cross the Continental Divide.
The left side offers a more diverse geographic display, including the dramatic Mogollon Rim, the vibrant Painted Desert, and the high-altitude peaks of the Southern Rocky Mountains.
The left side is superior for its iconic departure views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, followed by a scenic traverse of the Appalachian mountain folds and a direct view of the Mississippi River crossing.
The right side offers superior views of the Great Lakes system, including the unique glacial Finger Lakes and the expansive shoreline of Lake Erie, providing more geographic variety than the southern path.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Great Salt Lake and provides softer lighting away from the direct southern sun, which is ideal for capturing the rugged textures of the Rocky Mountains.
The right side provides superior views of the Detroit-Windsor border, Lake St. Clair, and the Chicago skyline against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.