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CVG → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Appalachian foothills and a better angle of the winding St. Johns River during the final approach into Sanford.
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Bluegrass Country
Rolling hills and famous horse farms surrounding Lexington, Kentucky.
Appalachian Ridges
Distal views of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge range.
Upstate South Carolina
Aerial views of the Greenville-Spartanburg metropolitan corridor.
St. Johns River
A dramatic view of Florida's longest river winding through the landscape during descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Watch for the smoky haze of the mountains about 30-40 minutes after takeoff. During the descent into SFB, the left side usually provides a closer look at the river wetlands North of Orlando.
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Ohio River
Initial views of the river valley separating Ohio and Kentucky right after takeoff.
Lake Cumberland
Large, winding reservoir in Southern Kentucky known for its deep blue water.
Okefenokee Swamp
The vast, dark green expanse of the prehistoric wetlands near the Georgia-Florida border.
Central Florida Lakes
The shimmering 'Chain of Lakes' that characterizes the landscape around Sanford.
The right side is ideal for afternoon travel as the sun moves west. Look for the distinct change in vegetation when crossing from Georgia into the Florida lakelands. Keep your window shade down during the mid-flight cruise to avoid heat, but open it 20 minutes before landing for the wetland views.
Book Hotels in SanfordDistance: 1,185 km (736 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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