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BOS → RSW
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the United States' Eastern Seaboard urban corridor, including potential sightings of Manhattan, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., followed by the lush landscapes of central Florida.
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Manhattan Skyline
Flights often pass directly over or just west of NYC, providing a stunning bird's-eye view of Central Park and the skyscrapers.
Mid-Atlantic Cities
Look for the grid patterns of Philadelphia and the sprawling suburbs of Baltimore and the D.C. metro area.
Appalachian Foothills
Enjoy the rolling green ridges of the Piedmont region and the edge of the Appalachian mountain range.
Orlando Theme Parks
On clear days, you may spot the sprawl of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios as you cross central Florida.
Everglades & Cypress Swamps
As you descend into RSW, the vast, watery wilderness of the Florida interior comes into sharp focus.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mainland. For the best view of the NYC skyline, hope for a 'J-route' path that stays slightly inland. Keep your camera ready as you pass over New Jersey and Virginia where visibility is often clearest.
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Cape Cod & Islands
Shortly after takeoff, see the distinct hooked shape of Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
The Outer Banks
As the flight heads south, the thin strip of North Carolina's barrier islands is often visible against the Atlantic.
Cape Canaveral
On the descent into Florida, look for the Kennedy Space Center launch pads and the Banana River.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive 'Inland Sea' of Florida is a prominent landmark as you cross the peninsula toward Fort Myers.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also better for spotting coastal erosion patterns and the turquoise waters of the Florida coastline as you approach the peninsula.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,013 km (1,251 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Route Type: Domestic
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