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CVG → IAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati) to Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Ohio River valley at takeoff and the iconic linear ridges of the Appalachian Mountains and Shenandoah Valley during the descent into Dulles.
Ohio River Bends
The intricate winding path of the Ohio River as it carves through the Kentucky-Ohio border.
Appalachian Ridges
Stunning 'wrinkled' appearance of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley province from high altitude.
Shenandoah Valley
The lush, fertile expanse between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains, dotted with farmland.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Clear views of the iconic blue-hued peaks as the flight begins its final descent into IAD.
Virginia Wine Country
Aerial view of the rolling hills and vineyards of Loudoun County just before touchdown.
The right side is the 'gold standard' for this route, especially in the late afternoon when the sun illuminates the mountain ridges. Look for the distinctive sharp geological folds of West Virginia at cruising altitude.
Cincinnati Skyline
Dramatic views of downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River bridges immediately following takeoff.
Monongahela Forest
Dense, deep green canopy of the West Virginia highlands stretching toward the horizon.
Potomac River
The winding silver ribbon of the Potomac River as the aircraft crosses into Maryland and Virginia airspace.
Loudoun Suburbs
The neatly organized equestrian estates and growing residential patterns of Northern Virginia.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct southern sunlight. Keep your camera ready during the first 5 minutes to capture the Queen City skyline and the stadiums along the riverbank.
Distance: 623 km (387 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Arrival: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Route Type: Domestic
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