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ABQ → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the high-altitude Sangre de Cristo range early in the flight and provides the most consistent sightings of major Midwestern landmarks like the St. Louis Arch and the northern Appalachian ridges.
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Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains featuring rugged peaks over 13,000 feet.
Great Plains Patchwork
Stunning geometric patterns created by center-pivot irrigation and farm fields across Kansas.
St. Louis Skyline
A clear view of the Gateway Arch and the urban core as the flight passes the Mississippi River.
Ohio River Valley
The winding water corridor that serves as a historic and geographical boundary between states.
Appalachian Ridges
Distinctive parallel mountain formations visible while crossing over Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct solar glare while looking north. Look out roughly 90 minutes after takeoff for the St. Louis Arch. During winter months, the snow-capped New Mexico mountains are particularly striking on this side.
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Estancia Basin
Vast high-desert landscapes and dry lake beds immediately east of the Sandia Mountains.
Ozark National Forest
Rolling green hills and dense forest canopy stretching across southern Missouri and Arkansas.
Mississippi River
The massive, wide channel of America's largest river system near its confluence with the Ohio.
Potomac River Valley
Scenic views of the historic waterway as the aircraft enters the D.C./Baltimore airspace.
Chesapeake Bay
Shimmering inlets and coastal waterways visible during the final descent into BWI.
The right side is excellent for late afternoon flights to enjoy the 'golden hour' glow over the Ozarks. Depending on the landing pattern at BWI, usually Runway 33L, you may catch distant glimpses of the Washington D.C. monuments to the south. Keep your window shade down during mid-day flights as the southern sun can be quite intense.
Book Hotels in BaltimoreDistance: 2,682 km (1,667 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: Domestic
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