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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Atlantic coastline, the intricate geography of the Outer Banks, and a possible glimpse of the New York City skyline upon departure.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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NYC Skyline

Dramatic views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty immediately after takeoff depending on the departure runway.

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The Jersey Shore

A continuous view of famous beach towns and barrier islands stretching from Sandy Hook to Cape May.

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Outer Banks

The unique, narrow ribbon of North Carolina's barrier islands, including the iconic Cape Hatteras coastline.

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Lowcountry Coast

Observe the intricate network of salt marshes and tidal creeks around Charleston and Savannah.

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Space Coast

On clear days with a coastal routing, you can spot the launch pads of Kennedy Space Center.

Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastline and turning the ocean bright blue. If the flight departs to the north before turning south, the left side provides the most iconic views of the New York harbor.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Philadelphia Skyline

Clear views of the Center City skyscrapers and the Delaware River as you pass through the mid-Atlantic.

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Chesapeake Bay

A bird's-eye view of the massive Bay Bridge and the western shore of Maryland and Virginia.

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Piedmont Plateau

The rolling green hills and dense forests of the Carolinas and Georgia passing underneath.

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Florida Lake District

As you descend, witness the thousands of circular sinkhole lakes that dot central Florida.

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Gulf Coast Approach

If the flight patterns over the Gulf of Mexico for landing, you will see the turquoise waters and Sanibel Island.

The right side is perfect for late afternoon or sunset flights, as you can watch the sun dip toward the horizon over the Gulf of Mexico during the final approach into Fort Myers. This side also avoids the morning glare.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,722 km (1,070 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min

Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Arrival: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)

Route Type: Domestic

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