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BDL → PBI
Which side of the plane to sit from Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks) to Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the U.S. East Coast's major metropolitan skylines, including a potential glimpse of Manhattan, followed by the diverse terrain of the Piedmont and Florida's inland lakes.
Manhattan Skyline
On clear days, the skyscrapers of New York City are frequently visible to the west shortly after departing Bradley.
Philadelphia & Delaware River
View the industrial and historic landscapes of the 'City of Brotherly Love' along the winding river.
Chesapeake Bay
A vast network of waterways and islands spanning Maryland and Virginia is a major landmark mid-flight.
Piedmont Plateau
Watch the transition from the rolling hills of the Northeast into the flat, dense pine forests of the Carolinas.
Lake Okeechobee
As you descend into PBI, the massive 'Inland Sea' of Florida provides a stark landmark to the west.
The right side is preferred for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh sun reflection off the ocean. It provides the best chance to see the major urban centers of the Northeast Corridor. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for a possible view of the NYC skyline if the pilot follows a westerly corridor.
Long Island Sound
Aerial perspective of the Connecticut shoreline and the northern coast of Long Island shortly after takeoff.
The Outer Banks
A stunning view of the thin ribbons of sand making up North Carolina's barrier islands if the flight path is off-shore.
Charleston Harbor
Look for the distinctive Ravenel Bridge and the historic battery of South Carolina's most famous port city.
Kennedy Space Center
Massive launch pads and the Vehicle Assembly Building are visible as you pass Cape Canaveral in Central Florida.
Florida Gold Coast
Enjoy the turquoise waters and dense coastal development as the plane approaches West Palm Beach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also better for spotting the Kennedy Space Center near the end of the journey. During descent, the contrast between the ocean and the white sand beaches is most prominent on this side.
Distance: 1,826 km (1,135 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: BDL (41.9388999939, -72.68319702149999)
Arrival: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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