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AUA → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Beatrix International Airport (Oranjestad) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vibrant turquoise atolls in the Bahamas and a spectacular approach over the Chesapeake Bay and the Bay Bridge.
The Exumas
Stunning chains of sapphire-blue water and tiny white-sand cays stretching across the central Bahamas.
Eleuthera & Abaco
Clear views of the 'Glass Window Bridge' area where the dark Atlantic meets the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
Chesapeake Bay
An expansive view of the largest estuary in the U.S., featuring the rugged coastline of the Delmarva Peninsula.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The iconic dual-span bridge appearing just minutes before touchdown at BWI, often visible during the final turn.
Choose the right side for the best lighting during morning and midday flights. The approach to BWI almost always favors this side for viewing the Maryland shoreline and the massive cargo ships in the bay. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the Bay Bridge.
Oranjestad Coastline
Aerial views of Aruba's capital and the white-sand beaches of the west coast immediately after takeoff.
Tongue of the Ocean
The dramatic color shift of the deep-water trench located between Andros and New Providence in the Bahamas.
Outer Banks
The narrow, sandy barrier islands of North Carolina, including the iconic Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
D.C. Perimeter
On specific flight paths, distant views of the Potomac River and the outskirts of the U.S. capital during descent.
Sit on the left to avoid the harsh afternoon sun during this northbound journey. It provides better views of the Florida coastline if the flight path tracks slightly westward to avoid weather over the Atlantic.
Distance: 3,038 km (1,888 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 34 min
Departure: AUA (12.5014, -70.015198)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: International
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