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CVG → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Tennessee River valley, the massive Lake Okeechobee, and the expansive Everglades during the final descent into Fort Lauderdale.
Tennessee River
Aerial views of the winding river as it cuts through the Cumberland Plateau near Chattanooga.
Atlanta Skyline
The dense skyscraper clusters of Midtown and Downtown Atlanta are often visible from cruising altitude.
Lake Okeechobee
The 'Inland Sea' of Florida, a massive circular lake that serves as a primary landmark for South Florida arrivals.
The Everglades
Vast, golden-green wetlands and sawgrass marshes that stretch to the horizon during the descent.
Gulf Sunset
Spectacular orange and purple hues across the horizon on evening flights as you approach the tip of Florida.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side is consistently better for seeing the unique geography of the Everglades. Keep a lookout for Lake Okeechobee about 20-30 minutes before landing.
Appalachian Ridges
Distant views of the undulating green peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains along the TN/NC border.
Space Coast
On clear days, the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral are visible as the flight tracks down the Florida peninsula.
Palm Beach Shoreline
Scenic views of the high-rise condos and turquoise waters along the West Palm Beach and Boca Raton coastline.
Port Everglades
A glimpse of the massive cruise ships docked in the port just before touchdown at FLL.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic. If the flight enters an arrival pattern over the ocean, this side provides an unbeatable view of the Florida coastline and the deep blue Gulf Stream.
Distance: 1,503 km (934 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: Domestic
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