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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the iconic 'River Visual' perspective of the National Mall and monuments upon departure, followed by stunning views of the Allegheny Mountains and the Little Rock skyline on approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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National Mall

Unmatched views of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and U.S. Capitol Building during the initial climb.

🛶

Potomac River

Follow the winding path of the Potomac as the aircraft heads southwest toward the mountains.

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Allegheny Mountains

The dramatic linear ridges of the central Appalachians providing high-contrast terrain patterns.

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Downtown Little Rock

Clear views of the Arkansas River and the capital city's skyline as the plane descends into Adams Field.

The right side is essential for the best DC views. Request a window seat early as these fill up fast. For sunset flights, the right side will catch the direct golden hour light over the Arkansas landscape, making for spectacular arrival photos.

Left Side Highlights
7.9
🏢

The Pentagon

Immediate views of the world's largest office building and the Arlington area shortly after takeoff.

🌳

Shenandoah National Park

The rolling green peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching across the Virginia landscape.

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Appalachian Plateau

Dense forest cover and rugged ridges as the flight crosses into West Virginia and Kentucky.

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Mississippi River

A grand view of the massive waterway and its surrounding floodplains near the Tennessee-Arkansas border.

Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Mississippi River crossing. If flying in the morning, the left side will be shaded, providing better conditions for photography of the Appalachian ridges without glare.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,426 km (886 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min

Departure: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)

Arrival: LIT (34.729400634799994, -92.2242965698)

Route Type: Domestic

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