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BMI → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (Bloomington) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of major metropolitan skylines like Nashville and the expansive lake districts of Central Florida, while avoiding the direct morning sun glare on southbound flights.
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Nashville Skyline
Aerial view of 'Music City' including the distinct 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River.
Tennessee River Bends
Wide, serpentine silver ribbons of water cutting through the landscape near the Alabama border.
Atlanta Sprawl
The massive urban footprint of the South's largest metropolis visible during the mid-flight segment.
Florida Lake District
Hundreds of circular sinkhole lakes shimmering across the Central Florida peninsula during descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset without looking through the wing's shadow. Look for the distant glow of the Gulf of Mexico on exceptionally clear days as you cross the Florida border.
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Midwestern Patchwork
Geometric agricultural fields of Illinois and Indiana stretching to the horizon immediately after departure.
Cumberland Plateau
The rugged, forested rising terrain of the Appalachian foothills in eastern Tennessee.
Chattahoochee Forest
Dense, rolling green canopies of Northern Georgia providing a lush landscape transition.
St. Johns River
The dark, winding waters of Florida's longest river visible during the final descent into Sanford.
Choose the left side for early morning departures to witness the sunrise over the Appalachian foothills. During the final approach into SFB, keep an eye out for the coastal marshes to the far east if the air is clear.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,477 km (918 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: BMI (40.47710037, -88.91590118)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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