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FLL → MKE
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is favored for its combination of the Atlantic shoreline at departure and the iconic Lake Michigan coastline during the approach into Milwaukee.
Atlantic Coastline
Watch the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of South Florida fade into the deep blue ocean.
Port Everglades
An aerial view of one of the world's busiest cruise ports with massive ships docked below.
Appalachian Ridges
As you head north, the terrain transitions into the rolling green hills and ridges of the Appalachian chain.
Milwaukee Waterfront
The best seat for seeing the Milwaukee Art Museum and the city's lakefront during the final approach.
The right side is essential for the scenic 'lake approach' into MKE. During winter months, look for ice formations on Lake Michigan which create stunning white geometric patterns from above.
Fort Lauderdale Skyline
View the dense high-rises and inland waterways of the city immediately after takeoff.
Everglades Perimeter
Witness the vast, grassy wetlands of the Florida Everglades stretching toward the western horizon.
Indianapolis Hub
Catch a glimpse of the 'Crossroads of America' and the famous motor speedway if the flight path tracks west.
Midwestern Grids
Observe the perfectly square agricultural plots that define the landscape of Indiana and Illinois.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. On clear days, you may see the distant skyline of Chicago as the plane begins its descent into the Wisconsin region.
Distance: 2,004 km (1,245 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Route Type: Domestic
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