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BWI → PBI
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning coastal perspective, tracing the Atlantic shoreline from the Chesapeake Bay down to the turquoise waters of the Palm Beaches.
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Chesapeake Bay
Aerial views of the massive bay and the shipping lanes leading out of Baltimore's harbor.
The Outer Banks
The distinctive thin ribbons of sand and barrier islands along the North Carolina coast.
Charleston Harbor
Views of the historic South Carolina coastline, including the Ravenel Bridge and Fort Sumter.
Sea Islands
The intricate network of marshes and low-country islands between Georgia and South Carolina.
Florida Shoreline
Clear views of the Atlantic surf and the high-rise beachfront of Jupiter and Juno Beach on approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the ocean. This side provides the best perspective of the transition from deep ocean blue to the bright teal of the Florida coast during the final descent. Be aware that clouds often form over the Gulf Stream, which can occasionally obscure the view mid-flight.
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I-95 Corridor
The sprawling urban landscape of the Mid-Atlantic and the winding Potomac River to the west.
Piedmont Forests
Dense green forest cover and rolling hills through Virginia and the Carolinas.
Central Florida
Views of inland Florida's thousands of small lakes and agricultural grids.
Lake Okeechobee
Florida's massive 'Inland Sea' is often visible to the southwest during the initial descent phase.
The Everglades
The northern reaches of the vast wetlands and conservation areas west of the Palm Beach metro area.
The right side is preferred for late afternoon or sunset flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun over the Atlantic. It offers a better look at the sprawling Florida suburbs and inland geography. Keep an eye out for the massive circular shape of Lake Okeechobee as the pilot begins the arrival sequence into PBI.
Book Hotels in West Palm BeachDistance: 1,425 km (885 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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