The right side typically offers the best views of the Minneapolis downtown skyline during the final descent. You will also see the sprawling Mall of America and the surrounding river valleys just before touchdown.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography when flying southeast and provides a prime vantage point for the Aurora Borealis on overnight flights, alongside stunning views of the Wrangell-St. Elias wilderness.
The right side follows the Mississippi River's course for nearly the entire flight, providing unparalleled views of the river valley, the massive Lake Pepin, and the St. Paul skyline upon arrival.
The right side is superior primarily for the immediate post-takeoff views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, followed by a direct path over the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies.
The right side offers superior views of the winding Mississippi River valley, the unique topography of the Driftless Area, and the most iconic views of both the St. Paul and Minneapolis skylines during the approach into MSP.
The Right Side is preferred for its iconic views of the Grand Canyon and the high peaks of the Colorado Rockies.
The left side offers a more consistent parade of geological wonders, including the jagged peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains, the striking red rock formations of southern Utah, and the highest sections of the Colorado Rockies.
The left side typically offers superior lighting for photography on this westbound route and captures more varied coastal geography in both Europe and North America.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the jagged southern Greenland coastline, the iceberg-filled Labrador Sea, and a majestic descent over Lake Superior.
The Left Side is superior for this transpacific journey as it faces North, offering dramatic views of the Aleutian Islands, the rugged mountain ranges of interior Alaska, and the heart of the Canadian Rockies without the harsh glare of the southern sun.
The left side offers a superior view of the Boston skyline upon departure, the sweeping bends of the Hudson River, the southern shores of the Great Lakes, and the dramatic approach into the Mississippi River valley near Minneapolis.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Great Salt Lake's color variations and a more frequent perspective of the downtown Minneapolis skyline during final approach into MSP.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography on this eastbound route, featuring the northern Cascades, the vast wilderness of the Bitterroot Range, and the sprawling waters of Lake Sakakawea.