Sitting on the left side typically offers the best perspective of the city center and the scenic High Falls during the final descent into the airport.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline upon departure and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario during the cruise and approach phases.
The right side provides the most iconic views, specifically the world-famous monuments of Washington D.C. immediately after takeoff and a superior perspective of the Finger Lakes region during descent into Rochester.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Finger Lakes region and the vastness of Lake Ontario during the final approach into Rochester.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers iconic views of the Manhattan skyline during the climb from Newark and the most expansive views of the Finger Lakes during the descent into Rochester.
The left side provides iconic views of the Manhattan skyline upon departure and the most impressive perspective of the Finger Lakes during the descent phase into Rochester.
The left side provides a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline during the initial climb and offers the most direct perspective of the Finger Lakes' unique glacial formations during the cruise phase.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, featuring the Mississippi River at takeoff, distant views of the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan, and a prime view of the Finger Lakes during the descent into Rochester.
The right side offers superior views of the largest Finger Lakes, the rolling Pocono Mountains, and the sweeping vista of Lake Ontario upon descent into Rochester.
The right side is significantly more scenic as it provides views of the Niagara Falls, the Niagara River, and the lush vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula.
The Left Side offers the most dramatic views of the Chicago skyline upon departure, followed by scenic over-water transitions across Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. It also provides the best opportunity to spot Niagara Falls in the distance before descending into Rochester.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Finger Lakes region and the expansive Lake Ontario shoreline during the approach into Rochester.
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Finger Lakes and the Susquehanna River, with a better chance of seeing the expansive Lake Ontario during the arrival phase.