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FLL → TYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a stunning panoramic view of the Atlantic coastline during the initial climb and a more direct view of the high Appalachian ridges during the descent into Knoxville.
Florida Gold Coast
Aerial views of the densely populated beaches and high-rises stretching from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach.
Kennedy Space Center
Depending on the corridor, you may spot the iconic VAB and launch pads of Cape Canaveral.
Sea Islands
Glance east to see the complex network of barrier islands and marshes along the Georgia and Carolina coast.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Spectacular views of the highest peaks in the Eastern US as the plane crosses into North Carolina and Tennessee.
Fontana Lake
The emerald green waters of this deep mountain reservoir are often visible just before the final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for potential views of the Space Coast. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the right side offers the best perspective of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ridgeline.
Everglades National Park
Shortly after takeoff, view the vast, grassy wetlands extending toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Lake Okeechobee
The 'Inland Sea' of Florida is often visible as a massive circular blue expanse to the west.
Atlanta Metro Area
On clear days, the sprawling suburbs and dense tree canopy of northern Georgia dominate the view.
Cumberland Plateau
Observe the rugged, elevated terrain marking the transition from the South to the Appalachian region.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
A sea of green timberland that covers the rolling hills of the southern Appalachian foothills.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the sunset over the Tennessee River Valley. Watch for the distinct transition from the flat Florida landscape to the rolling hills of the Georgia piedmont about midway through the flight.
Distance: 1,143 km (710 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: TYS (35.81100082, -83.99400329999999)
Route Type: Domestic
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