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CID → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from The Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Appalachian mountain range and provides the best lighting during typical morning departures from Iowa.
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The Mississippi River
Shortly after takeoff, view the massive winding border between Iowa and Illinois.
Ohio River Confluence
The dramatic meeting point of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers near Cairo, Illinois.
Appalachian Ridges
Distances views of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains as you transition through the Southeast.
Savannah River
The glittering waterway marking the border between South Carolina and Georgia.
Florida Coastline
Distant views of the Atlantic Ocean and the A1A coastal corridor during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct western glare and enjoy the sunrise over the horizon. Look for the Mississippi River within the first 15-20 minutes. As you enter Florida, the left side often sees the rocket launch pads of Cape Canaveral in the far distance if visibility is high.
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Midwestern Patchwork
Geometric farm patterns of Iowa and Missouri stretching to the horizon.
Land Between the Lakes
The massive recreational reservoirs of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
Atlanta Metro
Often provides a sweeping view of the sprawling Atlanta metropolitan area and its skyscrapers.
St. Johns River
The dark, winding waters of Florida's longest river as you approach Sanford.
Orlando Lakes
A bird's-eye view of Central Florida's thousands of sinkhole lakes and golf courses during final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to see the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico side of the peninsula. Keep your camera ready over Georgia for potential views of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world's busiest. During descent into SFB, the right side offers better views of the local lake systems surrounding the airport.
Book Hotels in SanfordDistance: 1,737 km (1,079 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: CID (41.88470077514648, -91.71080017089844)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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