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BWI → BHM
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the United States capital and the majestic Appalachian mountain chains during the journey southwest.
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Washington D.C. Skyline
Aerial perspective of the National Mall, monuments, and the Pentagon shortly after departure.
Shenandoah National Park
The iconic Blue Ridge Mountains stretching across the horizon in long, undulating waves.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant views of the hazy, high peaks along the North Carolina and Tennessee border.
Tennessee River
The dramatic serpentine loops of the river as it winds through the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.
Birmingham City Center
A clear view of the Sloss Furnaces and downtown skyscrapers during the final approach.
Select a seat in front of the wing for the best view of the D.C. monuments. Late afternoon flights are particularly scenic on this side as the setting sun illuminates the Appalachian ridges, creating dramatic shadows and highlights across the valleys. Keep a lookout for the distinct 'fold' patterns in the earth's crust throughout Virginia and Tennessee.
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Chesapeake Bay
Vast views of the bay and the Maryland coastline immediately after takeoff from BWI.
Richmond, VA
The historic Virginia state capital sitting along the curves of the James River.
Piedmont Plateau
A sprawling tapestry of dense deciduous forests and rolling agricultural land.
Talladega National Forest
Expansive green canopies located just east of the Birmingham metro area during descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also excellent for viewing the bridge-tunnel systems near the Chesapeake during the initial climb. During the winter, the leafless trees make the varied river systems of the Southeast much easier to spot.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,097 km (682 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Route Type: Domestic
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