The descent often provides a scenic look at the Harrisburg skyline and the Pennsylvania State Capitol, especially when approaching from the northwest.
The right side offers a dramatic perspective of the Atlantic coastline, including the Kennedy Space Center shortly after takeoff and the massive expanse of the Chesapeake Bay during the descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Niagara Falls and the striking linear folds of the Appalachian Ridge-and-Valley province during the descent into Pennsylvania.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular vantage point for the Atlantic coastline, including the Outer Banks and the expansive Chesapeake Bay, providing more diverse geographic landmarks than the inland views to the left.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the rolling peaks of the Appalachian Mountains and the picturesque Shenandoah Valley throughout the flight's northern trajectory.
The left side provides a superior mix of coastal New England scenery, the Long Island Sound, and a distant yet clear view of the iconic Manhattan skyline during the transition from New York to New Jersey.
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Florida Gulf Coast during departure and a front-row seat to the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains during the cruise phase.
The right side offers a superior view of Stone Mountain shortly after takeoff, followed by the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and a stunning approach over the wide Susquehanna River into Harrisburg.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline immediately after takeoff, followed by superior views of the Susquehanna River on arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of the Denver skyline upon departure and the unique sight of Three Mile Island's cooling towers during the final descent into Harrisburg.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains and a prime view of the Susquehanna River and Three Mile Island upon arrival.
The left side provides a superior view of the industrial Delaware River immediately after takeoff and the iconic Three Mile Island cooling towers upon arrival at MDT.
The left side offers superior views of the Appalachian foothills and the winding Potomac River shortly after takeoff from Dulles.