Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
Starboard window arriving, port departing.
For others reading this thread, this is a purely personal and subjective decision. I have done just the opposite numerous times and had spectacular views. Once on port side to Alaska from Seattle and I had incredible views of Glacier Bay for example. A lot depends on the route your flight takes, and you have no control over that.
My decision on which side to sit on is made based more on the aircraft and available seats/exit row/etc. It is a long flight from many cities in the lower 48.