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CLE → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains and the winding Potomac River, with a chance to spot the D.C. skyline in the distance.
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Akron Industrial Heartland
Views of the historic rubber city and its surrounding suburban lakes south of Cleveland.
Appalachian Ridges
The stunning 'washboard' effect of the parallel mountain ridges through West Virginia and Maryland.
Harpers Ferry
The scenic confluence where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet at the mountain gap.
Potomac River Bends
The intricate, serpentine loops of the river that forms the border between MD and WV/VA.
Distant D.C. Skyline
On very clear days, look south to spot the Washington Monument and the Capitol building on the horizon.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be behind you or overhead. Keep your camera ready for the distinct geological ridges of the Appalachians, which are most visible midway through the flight. Look for the white dome of the Capitol in the far distance about 15 minutes before landing.
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Cleveland Skyline
Immediate views of the Terminal Tower and the Lake Erie shoreline shortly after takeoff.
Cuyahoga Valley
Dense forest and winding river views of Ohio's only National Park as the plane climbs.
Allegheny Plateau
The rugged, rolling terrain of Western Pennsylvania stretching toward the horizon.
Susquehanna River
The wide, silver ribbon of the Susquehanna cutting through the Pennsylvania landscape.
Baltimore Inner Harbor
On clear northern approaches, get a bird's-eye view of the historic ships and Camden Yards.
Sit on the left for evening flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the massive curves of the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg. During landing, if the plane approaches from the north, this side offers the best view of the Baltimore city center.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 505 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: Domestic
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