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DCA → OMA
Which side of the plane to sit from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington) to Eppley Airfield (Omaha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the iconic 'River Visual' departure view of the Washington D.C. monuments and the best angle for the Missouri River approach into Omaha.
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National Mall
Stunning views of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol during the north-bound climb.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Dramatic ridges of the Appalachian range often shrouded in a signature blue haze.
Ohio River
Follow the winding path of the Ohio River as the flight traverses the industrial heartland.
Missouri River Loop
The winding river border between Iowa and Nebraska visible during the final descent into Eppley Airfield.
The 'River Visual' departure is one of the most scenic in the world; choose a window seat on the right to see the White House and Capitol. In the afternoon, the sun will be on the left side of the plane, making the right side better for glare-free photography of the Midwest landscape.
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The Pentagon
A direct bird's-eye view of the world's largest office building immediately after takeoff from DCA.
Shenandoah Valley
Rolling green vistas of the Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian trail corridor.
Mississippi River
The massive waterway marking the transition between the eastern forests and the Great Plains.
Iowa Agriculture
Vibrant patterns of center-pivot irrigation and the patchwork quilt of the American Corn Belt.
Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Pentagon during takeoff. As you approach Omaha, this side often provides views of the downtown skyline if the aircraft approaches from the south or makes a standard left-hand turn into the airport.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,624 km (1,009 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Arrival: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Route Type: Domestic
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