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CMH → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations and the historic Potomac River corridor.
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Appalachian Ridges
Spectacular views of the linear, parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains through West Virginia.
Potomac River
Follow the winding path of the Potomac as it carves through the mountains toward the coast.
Harpers Ferry
The historic confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, visible nestled between the mountains.
D.C. Distant View
On clear days, the Washington Monument and the National Mall are visible to the south during descent.
Book a window seat behind the wing to see the dramatic 'V' shape of the Shenandoah Valley. This side is especially stunning in autumn (mid-October) when the Appalachian foliage turns vibrant orange and red. Look for the massive stone quarries in Maryland shortly before landing.
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Columbus Metro
Aerial perspective of the Ohio State University campus and the northern suburbs during departure.
Allegheny Plateau
Dense forest canopies and deep-cut river valleys of eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia.
Baltimore Skyline
Clear views of the Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore skyscrapers on the final approach into BWI.
Maryland Farmland
The transition from rugged mountains to the neatly gridded agricultural plots of central Maryland.
Sit on the left for better lighting during morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. During the descent, keep an eye out for the Chesapeake Bay on the horizon if the pilot enters a northern traffic pattern.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 541 km (336 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: Domestic
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