To MCI?
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 left side provides the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff from EWR and offers better positioning to see the street grids of Indianapolis and the St. Louis Gateway Arch during the journey west.
The right side offers superior views of the massive reservoirs of the Ozark Plateau and a more direct line of sight to the Kansas City skyline during the standard approach into MCI.
The left side is the preferred choice for this route as it typically offers a prime view of the St. Louis skyline and the iconic Gateway Arch during the mid-flight transit across the Mississippi River.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the Caribbean islands upon departure and provides a front-row seat to the intricate geography of the Mississippi River Delta during the transition into the United States.
The Left Side offers an iconic departure view of the Great Salt Lake and better perspectives of the winding Platte River valley across the plains.
The right side is generally preferred for this southwesterly flight to avoid the direct glare of the sun while offering spectacular views of the Mississippi River bluffs and the geometric beauty of the Iowa and Missouri heartland.
The Right Side offers the best chance to see the iconic St. Louis Arch and the sprawling Missouri River, providing a superior mix of urban landmarks and natural river geography.
The right side offers the most iconic urban landmarks, including a potential view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the wide Missouri River during the descent into Kansas City.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Sandia Mountains immediately upon departure and provides a better perspective of the southern edge of the Rocky Mountains as the aircraft heads northeast.
The left side offers superior views of the scenic Appalachian ridges and the iconic St. Louis skyline, including the Gateway Arch, before descending into the heart of the Midwest.
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling Everglades immediately after takeoff, a direct perspective of the Mississippi River crossing, and usually provides the most iconic view of the Kansas City skyline during the approach into MCI.
The left side offers a scenic vantage point for the Gulf of Mexico shoreline upon departure, the sweeping bends of the Mississippi River, and a superior view of the Kansas City skyline during the final approach.