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BWI → ECP
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the historic landmarks of Washington D.C. shortly after takeoff and the dramatic topographic relief of the Appalachian Mountains throughout the mid-flight segment.
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Washington D.C.
A potential bird's-eye view of the National Mall, the Capitol building, and the winding Potomac River.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Marvel at the distinctive parallel ridges and valleys of the Appalachian mountain range.
Southern Highlands
Rolling green hills and dense deciduous forests of the Piedmont region as you move toward the Deep South.
Choctawhatchee Bay
View the intricate bayous and protected waterways just west of the airport during the approach.
Sit on the right for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mountains. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of takeoff from BWI, as flight paths often track west, providing a spectacular view of the D.C. skyline. Polarized sunglasses will help reduce glare when viewing the varied terrain of the Shenandoah Valley.
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Chesapeake Bay
Expansive aerial views of the mid-Atlantic's largest estuary and the engineering marvel of the Bay Bridge.
Research Triangle
Spot the urban clusters of Raleigh and Durham nestled within the dense pine forests of North Carolina.
The Emerald Coast
As you descend into Panama City, enjoy views of the iconic sugar-white sands and turquoise Gulf waters.
St. Andrews Bay
Vibrant blue waters and coastal wetlands surrounding the Panama City port area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic coastal plain. During the final descent, this side offers the clearest look at the transition from inland forests to the vibrant white beaches of the Florida Panhandle. Use the moving map to identify the James River as you cross into Virginia.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,286 km (799 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: ECP (30.357106, -85.79541400000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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