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FLL → IAG
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Niagara Falls International Airport (Niagara Falls)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular final approach over Lake Erie and a potential view of the Niagara Falls mist, paired with continuous views of the Appalachian mountain ranges during the mid-flight segment.
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Everglades National Park
Vast sawgrass prairies and wetlands visible immediately after departing FLL.
Appalachian Mountains
Dense forests and rolling ridges of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains.
Lake Erie Coastline
The transition from land to the Great Lakes as you descend into the Niagara region.
Pittsburgh Suburbs
Industrial landscapes and river valleys of western Pennsylvania.
Niagara Falls
The iconic falls and the mist cloud are often visible on the left during the final approach into IAG.
Choose the left side for the best approach views; the pilot often banks in a way that showcases the Niagara River. Afternoon flights are best to avoid sun glare and capture the shadows on the Appalachian ridges. Keep your camera ready as you drop below 10,000 feet.
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Florida Gold Coast
Beautiful views of the Atlantic beaches and intercoastal waterways upon takeoff.
Kennedy Space Center
Look for the VAB and launch pads as you pass the Cape Canaveral area.
Chesapeake Bay
Aerial views of the massive estuary and the engineering marvels of its bridges.
Finger Lakes
The distinct, long glacial lakes of Upstate New York appearing as deep blue slivers.
Buffalo Skyline
The urban core of Buffalo and the surrounding residential sprawl before landing.
The right side is perfect for morning departures to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. It offers the best perspective of the Space Coast about 20-30 minutes into the flight. Look for the unique north-south orientation of the Finger Lakes about 20 minutes before landing.
Book Hotels in Niagara FallsDistance: 1,897 km (1,179 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: IAG (43.1072998046875, -78.94619750976562)
Route Type: Domestic
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