During a standard approach from the north, passengers on the left side can see the Oklahoma State Capitol and the vibrant Bricktown district.
The right side offers superior views of the Mississippi River, the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch, and the transition from the industrial Midwest into the Great Plains.
The right side offers a superior chance of seeing the Manhattan skyline during the initial climb and provides better views of the rolling Flint Hills and the Mississippi River crossing.
The left side offers a superior mix of urban skylines and major river systems. You get a great look at the Mississippi River departing MSP and a direct view of the Kansas City metropolitan area halfway through the flight.
The left side offers a more iconic array of landmarks, including potential views of the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the winding Lake of the Ozarks, complemented by the rolling greenery of the Ozark Plateau.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Dallas-Fort Worth skyline, several large Texas reservoirs, and a better angle of the approach into Oklahoma City.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers more distinct landmarks, including the Lewisville Lake, the massive WinStar World Casino on the border, and a clear view of the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the Mississippi River crossing at Memphis, the southern edges of the Ozark mountains, and a more favorable angle for the Oklahoma City skyline during the final descent.
The left side offers superior views of the Houston skyline immediately after takeoff and a direct view of the University of Oklahoma campus and downtown Oklahoma City upon descent.
The left side offers a more scenic view of the Ozark Plateau's rolling hills and the expansive lake systems of northeast Oklahoma.
The right side provides a more iconic experience, featuring the Dallas skyline immediately after takeoff and the University of Oklahoma campus followed by the Oklahoma City skyline during the approach.