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DCA → PBI
Which side of the plane to sit from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington) to Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Atlantic coastline, including the Outer Banks and the Kennedy Space Center.
Potomac River
Views of the broad river and the transition to the Chesapeake Bay area shortly after takeoff from DCA.
The Outer Banks
The narrow strips of sand and barrier islands of North Carolina are often visible from high altitude.
Charleston Harbor
Spot the historic harbor and the Ravenel Bridge as you fly along the South Carolina coast.
Kennedy Space Center
On clear days, the launch pads and the massive Vehicle Assembly Building are visible near Titusville.
Florida Gold Coast
Crystal clear blue waters and the dense urban sprawl of the Florida coastline during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. Keep an eye out for the distinctive barrier islands of North Carolina and the Vehicle Assembly Building at Cape Canaveral during the descent. In winter, this side offers better lighting as the sun is low in the southern sky.
DC Landmarks
If departing North on the River Visual, see the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument immediately after takeoff.
Piedmont Cities
Bird's eye views of Richmond, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina as the flight moves south inland.
Lake Okeechobee
The largest freshwater lake in Florida is a massive landmark during the descent into the Palm Beach area.
The Everglades
The unique ecosystem of the 'River of Grass' is visible to the west as the plane turns for arrival.
Palm Beach Estates
Aerial views of the luxury properties and golf courses surrounding West Palm Beach during landing.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare from the ocean. Look for the massive expanse of Lake Okeechobee and the lush Everglades as you descend into West Palm Beach, especially if the flight path tracks slightly inland over Central Florida.
Distance: 1,383 km (859 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Arrival: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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