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BWI → ABQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Midwest plains to the high desert, culminating in the stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains and a spectacular view of Sandia Peak during the descent into Albuquerque.
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St. Louis Skyline
Frequent flight paths allow for a glimpse of the Gateway Arch standing on the west bank of the Mississippi.
Kansas High Plains
The geometric beauty of center-pivot irrigation circles creating a massive green and gold patchwork quilt.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The snow-capped southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains rising dramatically above the plains.
Sandia Peak
The towering 10,678-foot crest that dominates the Albuquerque skyline, visible during the descent.
Ohio River
The winding river marking the border between the Midwest and the Upland South.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route, especially for afternoon flights when the sun illuminates the mountains. Look for the St. Louis Arch approximately halfway through. The highlight is the approach into ABQ, where the plane often flies alongside the sheer granite cliffs of the Sandia Mountains before touching down.
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Shenandoah National Park
Aerial views of the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley shortly after departure.
Mississippi River
The massive silver ribbon of the Mississippi River marking the transition into the American West.
Ozark Plateau
Dense forest canopies and winding river systems across the southern Missouri and Arkansas border region.
Texas Panhandle
Expansive wind farms and red-soiled ranch lands as you cross the panhandle into New Mexico.
Rio Grande Valley
The green belt of the Rio Grande cutting through the desert as the plane turns for its final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side provides an excellent perspective of the southern edge of the Appalachians and the lush transitions of the Ozarks. As you enter New Mexico, watch for the distinct change from green forests to the vibrant reds and browns of the high desert.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,682 km (1,667 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Route Type: Domestic
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