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CKB → IAD
Which side of the plane to sit from North Central West Virginia Airport (Clarksburg) to Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains and the rolling landscapes of Shenandoah National Park during the descent into Northern Virginia.
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Tygart Lake
The winding reservoir near Grafton is a prominent landmark visible shortly after takeoff from Clarksburg.
Spruce Knob
While distant, the highest point in West Virginia can often be spotted to the south over the ridgelines.
Shenandoah National Park
Uninterrupted views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the winding path of Skyline Drive along the crest.
Manassas Battlefield
Expansive green historical sites visible as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at Dulles.
The right side is exceptional during late afternoon or evening flights for watching the sunset over the Appalachian ridges. Try to sit behind the wing to get the best downward angle for photographing the mountain crests as the plane descends.
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Monongahela National Forest
Stunning views of the vast, dense Appalachian hardwood forests shortly after departing CKB.
Allegheny Front
The dramatic eastern edge of the Allegheny Plateau where the elevation drops sharply into the valley.
Winchester Farmlands
Geometric patterns of fertile agricultural land characteristic of the northern Shenandoah Valley.
Leesburg Suburbs
The transition from rural landscape to the dense residential developments of Northern Virginia.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side as the sun stays to the south, providing clear lighting on the mountains without cabin glare. Look for the silver shimmer of the Potomac River to the north during the initial descent phase.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 242 km (150 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: CKB (39.2966003418, -80.2281036377)
Arrival: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Route Type: Domestic
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