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BWI → IND
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a better chance of spotting the Washington D.C. skyline shortly after departure, followed by the most dramatic sections of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley province in West Virginia.
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Capital Skyline
On departure towards the west, passengers can often see the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol in the distance to the south.
Shenandoah Valley
Aerial views of the fertile valley sandwiched between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains.
Appalachian Ridges
Stunning views of the parallel mountain ridges and deep valleys of West Virginia, particularly striking in autumn.
Ohio River Meanders
The winding path of the Ohio River as the flight transitions from the mountains to the flat plains of the Midwest.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and illuminate the landscape. On a clear day, the contrast between the coastal plain and the start of the Appalachian range is most visible from this side.
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Baltimore Inner Harbor
Excellent views of the Patapsco River, the Key Bridge ruins, and the downtown Baltimore skyline immediately after takeoff.
Columbus Metro Area
The flight path often passes directly over or just south of Columbus, Ohio, providing a great view of the city center.
Midwestern Grid
The transition into Indiana offers a classic view of the American agricultural grid system and patchwork farm fields.
Eagle Creek Reservoir
A significant landmark on the western edge of Indianapolis, often visible during the final approach into IND.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It also provides a better perspective of the urban layout of Columbus and the northern Appalachian foothills.
Book Hotels in IndianapolisDistance: 828 km (514 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Route Type: Domestic
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