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DAY → IAD
Which side of the plane to sit from James M Cox Dayton International Airport (Dayton) to Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the stunning Shenandoah National Park and the rolling ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains as the plane descends into Northern Virginia.
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Monongahela Forest
Deep green expanses of the high-altitude Appalachian wilderness in West Virginia.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Distinctive long, narrow parallel ridges characteristic of the Appalachian range.
Skyline Drive
The famous mountain-top highway winding through the crest of Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah Valley
The vast, fertile valley floor nestled between the Massanutten and Blue Ridge mountains.
Virginia Horse Country
Luxurious estates and rolling equestrian farms around Middleburg and Aldie.
This side is spectacular during sunset when the light hits the western slopes of the Blue Ridge. Look for the unique winding path of the Shenandoah River and the sharp contrast of the mountain crests as the aircraft transitions from cruising altitude.
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Ohio Farmlands
Geometric patterns of the Midwest agricultural heartland visible during initial climb.
Allegheny Plateau
The rugged, dissected terrain of eastern West Virginia with deep river-cut valleys.
Potomac River
Scenic curves of the river near the Maryland and West Virginia border crossing.
Northern VA Suburbs
The expanding residential developments of Loudoun County during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side offers better views of the Potomac River's upper reaches and the historic town of Leesburg during the final descent phase into Dulles.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 590 km (367 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: DAY (39.90240097045898, -84.21939849853516)
Arrival: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Route Type: Domestic
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