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FLL → LEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Blue Grass Airport (Lexington KY)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline during departure, potential glimpses of the Space Coast, and a more dramatic perspective of the Smoky Mountains and Lexington horse country.
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Gold Coast Shoreline
Stunning aerial views of Fort Lauderdale's beaches and the Atlantic's turquoise waters.
Kennedy Space Center
Distant views of the Cape Canaveral launch pads if the flight path tracks along the coast.
Great Smoky Mountains
Majestic peaks often shrouded in blue mist as you pass over the TN-NC border.
Bluegrass Horse Farms
The iconic white fences and manicured green pastures of Kentucky's elite racing estates during descent.
Morning flights are best for this side to see the sun glinting off the Atlantic. As you approach Lexington, keep your camera ready for the horse farms; the descent into LEX often provides a low-altitude tour of the region's famous limestone-rich pastures.
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The Everglades
Vast stretches of the 'River of Grass' visible immediately after departing the FLL area.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive inland sea of Florida provides a distinct landmark as you climb to cruising altitude.
Appalachian Ridges
Rolling views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the transition into the southern highlands.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Deep green canopies and rugged terrain as the aircraft crosses into Kentucky.
Choose this side on late afternoon flights to watch the sunset over the Everglades and the Appalachian foothills. It is also the best side for observing the sheer scale of Lake Okeechobee during the first 20 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,394 km (866 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: LEX (38.0364990234375, -84.60590362548828)
Route Type: Domestic
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