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ELM → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Elmira Corning Regional Airport (Elmira) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the crinkled Appalachian mountain ranges and the beautiful transition from the rolling Piedmont hills into the lake-rich landscape of Central Florida.
Appalachian Ridges
Witness the unique 'Ridge and Valley' topography of Pennsylvania and Virginia, appearing like giant green waves.
Shenandoah Valley
Aerial views of the fertile valley sandwiched between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains.
Charlotte & Lake Norman
Look west to see the skyline of Charlotte, North Carolina, and the massive, man-made Lake Norman nearby.
Savannah River Basin
The winding border between Georgia and South Carolina, surrounded by dense wetlands and forests.
Central Florida Lakes
The approach into SFB reveals a mosaic of hundreds of circular lakes, golf courses, and the beginning of the Orlando attractions area.
The right side is perfect for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the mountains. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the sudden change in terrain from the Georgia plains to the watery landscape of Florida.
Harrisburg & Susquehanna
Early in the flight, catch the Pennsylvania state capital and the wide, shallow Susquehanna River cutting through the mountains.
Coastal Horizon
On clear days, the distant shimmer of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic coastline can be spotted to the east.
Carolina Pine Forests
Vast stretches of managed timberland and agricultural grids dominate the view over North and South Carolina.
St. Johns River
During the descent into Sanford, view the serpentine path of Florida's longest river as it flows north through marshes.
The Villages
One of the world's largest retirement communities is often visible as a massive, uniform suburban sprawl during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to enjoy the sunrise without glare. It is also the better side for spotting the dense urban corridor of the East Coast in the far distance.
Distance: 1,539 km (956 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: ELM (42.1599006652832, -76.8916015625)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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