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BGR → DCA
Which side of the plane to sit from Bangor International Airport (Bangor) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering a grand tour of the East Coast's urban corridor and an iconic front-row seat to the Washington D.C. monuments during the famous River Visual approach into DCA.
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New England Forests
Vast stretches of evergreen wilderness and small lakes in Maine and New Hampshire.
NYC Skyline
A distant but recognizable view of the Manhattan skyline and the Freedom Tower.
Philadelphia
Direct views of the Center City skyscrapers and the industrial Delaware River corridor.
Baltimore Harbor
Look for the Inner Harbor and the urban sprawl of Maryland's largest city.
National Mall
Unrivaled views of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol during landing.
The Pentagon
The massive five-sided headquarters is visible just moments before the wheels touch the runway.
The right side is essential for the 'River Visual' approach into DCA, which follows the Potomac River. Sit here to see the monuments. Evening flights are spectacular as the cities of the Northeast Corridor light up in succession.
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Penobscot Bay
Rugged Maine coastline and scattered islands immediately after takeoff from Bangor.
Cape Cod
The distinct sandy hook of the Massachusetts peninsula is often visible across the water.
Jersey Shore
Bird's-eye views of the long barrier islands and coastal towns along the New Jersey coast.
Chesapeake Bay
Vast views of the bay's eastern shore and the impressive Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean. This side offers better views of the open sea and the coastal geography of the Delmarva Peninsula during the descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 948 km (589 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: BGR (44.80739974975586, -68.82810211181639)
Arrival: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Route Type: Domestic
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