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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 superior views of the Cincinnati skyline immediately after takeoff and generally better lighting for photography on westbound flights, as it avoids direct southern sun exposure.
The left side provides the most consistent views of major landmarks including Oklahoma City and the distinctive tallgrass prairie of the Flint Hills, especially during late afternoon flights.
The right side offers an immediate view of the Dallas skyline upon departure from Love Field and provides superior views of the Missouri River and the Kansas City metropolitan area on the typical arrival path.
The right side offers superior views of East Texas piney woods, several large reservoirs on the Texas-Oklahoma border, and a more dramatic approach over the Missouri River into Kansas City.
The Left Side provides a front-row seat to the Houston skyline during takeoff and the unique geological patterns of the Flint Hills, offering more distinct landmarks than the eastern path.
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Midwest landscape, including distant glimpses of the Chicago skyline, the University of Michigan campus, and the prominent bends of the Missouri River upon descent.
The Right Side provides superior views of the Missouri River's northern meanders and the educational hub of Columbia during this short trans-Missouri hop.