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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The descent offers a beautiful view of the lush William B. Umstead State Park and potentially the distant Raleigh skyline depending on the arrival path.
The descent offers a beautiful view of the lush William B. Umstead State Park and potentially the distant Raleigh skyline depending on the arrival path.
While both sides are spectacular, the right side consistently offers a more dramatic view of Yosemite National Park, Mono Lake, and the vivid red rock formations of the Colorado Plateau and Southern Rockies.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the United States' Northeast Megalopolis, including the iconic skylines of New York City, Philadelphia, and the historic monuments of Washington D.C. as you traverse the I-95 corridor.
The right side of the aircraft provides a continuous panorama of the Atlantic coastline, featuring the shimmering Gold Coast, the iconic launch pads of the Space Coast, and the historic harbors of the Carolinas.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Grand Canyon's North Rim and the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies before crossing the Mississippi River.
The right side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the major urban centers along the Northeast Corridor, most notably a direct view of the New York City skyline and the Potomac River basin.
The left side provides the most iconic views, specifically the majestic expanse of the Grand Canyon and the higher peaks of the Colorado Rockies, while avoiding the harsh direct sunlight of the southern sky.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including a potential view of the Washington D.C. skyline, the Baltimore Inner Harbor immediately after takeoff, and the academic grounds of Durham during the descent.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline upon departure, followed by excellent views of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains during the descent into North Carolina.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Florida coastline, including the Kennedy Space Center and the vibrant blue waters of the Atlantic, before transitioning to the scenic barrier islands of the Carolinas.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Appalachian range, specifically the Great Smoky Mountains and the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, which are situated just south of the typical flight path.
The right side offers a superior urban panorama, featuring direct views of the Philadelphia and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas, including iconic landmarks like the National Mall and the Pentagon.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Appalachian ridgelines, the New River Gorge area, and iconic geological landmarks like Pilot Mountain during the descent into North Carolina.