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BIS → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Bismarck Municipal Airport (Bismarck) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and coastal geography, featuring the Mississippi River crossing and the Atlantic coastline approach into Florida.
St. Louis Skyline
Clear views of the Gateway Arch and the dense urban core of St. Louis as the flight moves southeast.
Mississippi River
The massive scale of the American heartland's primary waterway is best viewed from this side.
Appalachian Fringe
As you traverse Tennessee and Georgia, catch the hazy blue ridges of the Appalachian foothills.
Atlantic Coastline
During the descent into Sanford, enjoy sweeping vistas of the Florida coast and the Atlantic horizon.
St. Johns River
Observe the winding, massive river system that defines the landscape of Northeast Florida.
For morning flights, the left side provides a beautiful view of the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean during arrival. If flying at night, the left side offers the best views of the lit-up urban sprawl of the Midwest and Southeast cities.
Great Plains Patterns
Marvel at the geometric precision of the agricultural 'patchwork quilt' across the Dakotas and Nebraska.
The Ozarks
View the rugged, densely forested terrain of the Ozark Plateau as you cross southern Missouri.
Tennessee River
Spot the wide, winding reservoirs and dams that define the Tennessee Valley geography.
Florida Lake Region
As the plane descends, count the thousands of small sinkhole lakes that characterize Central Florida.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it keeps the sun behind the plane, reducing glare and allowing for better photography. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from the brown plains of the North to the vibrant green swamps of Florida.
Distance: 2,620 km (1,628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 30 min
Departure: BIS (46.77270126342773, -100.74600219726562)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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