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BWI → RSW

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline, the sprawling Chesapeake Bay, and the distinctive geography of the Florida peninsula, including Lake Okeechobee.

Left Side Highlights
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Chesapeake Bay

Immediately after takeoff, witness the vast estuary and the iconic Chesapeake Bay Bridge connecting Annapolis to the Eastern Shore.

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Outer Banks

Mid-flight often tracks the North Carolina coastline, providing views of the thin barrier islands and the Atlantic's turquoise shelf.

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Space Coast

On a more easterly track, you can spot Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center launch pads along the Florida coast.

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Lake Okeechobee

As you descend into Southwest Florida, the massive 'Inland Sea' of Florida is visible as a giant dark circle to the south.

Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Watch for the dramatic color change in the water as you cross into the Florida Keys territory near the end of the flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Washington D.C. Skyline

If the flight path banks west after BWI, look for the Potomac River and the distant monuments of the capital city.

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Piedmont Forests

Enjoy the deep green canopy of the Carolinas and Georgia's inland forests and rolling hills.

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Okefenokee Swamp

Near the Georgia-Florida border, look for the dark, mirror-like waters and dense wetlands of this massive prehistoric swamp.

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Charlotte Harbor

On the final approach to RSW, you will see the intricate network of islands and mangroves north of Fort Myers.

The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to experience the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico during the final approach. If you prefer avoiding the heat of the sun during midday flights, this side is generally shaded.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,483 km (921 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min

Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)

Arrival: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)

Route Type: Domestic

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