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 offers a superior vantage point for spotting major landmarks, including the St. Louis skyline and Gateway Arch, as well as the confluence of the nation's two largest river systems.
The right side offers a superior departure view of the Front Range and Pikes Peak, alongside the best perspective of the geometric farming patterns in Kansas and the Kansas City skyline on approach.
The left side provides a better angle for the scenic Shenandoah Valley and the best chance to spot the Gateway Arch in St. Louis during the transit across Missouri.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the departure over Lake Pontchartrain and provides the best views of the Ozark Mountains and the Kansas City skyline during the final approach.
The left side offers the most iconic views, including the potential for a stunning Chicago skyline panorama upon departure and superior angles of the Missouri River bends near Kansas City.
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Chicago skyline during departure and the dramatic curves of the Missouri River during the descent into Kansas City.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the initial climb out of Philadelphia, offering views of the city skyline and the winding Susquehanna River, followed by the textured ridges of the Pennsylvania Appalachians.
The left side offers the best vantage point for the major metropolitan landmarks along the route, including the Indianapolis skyline and the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch during the Mississippi River crossing.
The left side offers superior views of the rolling Ozark Plateau and is strategically positioned for the best skyline views of Kansas City during the standard arrival sequence.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the Mississippi River's dramatic bends and the rolling terrain of the Ozark Plateau during the ascent and mid-flight.
The right side offers a superior view of the Minnesota River Valley upon departure and a clear perspective of the sprawling Iowa landscape and Des Moines skyline mid-flight.
The right side offers superior views of the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka and the sprawling Kansas City metropolitan area, including the downtown skyline on the approach.