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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Lake Erie coastline, the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, and the iconic Baltimore Inner Harbor during the final approach into BWI.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Erie Coastline

Catch views of the southern shores of the Great Lakes and the sprawling urban landscape of Cleveland shortly after departure.

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Pittsburgh Steel Valley

Often provides a distant but clear view of the confluence of the three rivers and the Pittsburgh skyline.

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Baltimore Inner Harbor

On southern approach patterns, enjoy a premier view of the historic ships, National Aquarium, and downtown skyscrapers.

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Chesapeake Bay

Look toward the horizon for the massive expanse of the Chesapeake Bay and the distinctive span of the Bay Bridge.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the landscape to the north. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of flight for the best views of the Baltimore skyline and the Patapsco River estuary.

Left Side Highlights
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Appalachian Ridges

Witness the unique linear ridge-and-valley formations of the Pennsylvania mountains from a high altitude.

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Susquehanna River

Cross over one of the longest rivers on the East Coast as it carves through the Maryland and Pennsylvania border.

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Maryland Piedmont

Observe the transition from rural farmland to the dense, wooded suburbs of northern Maryland during descent.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is particularly scenic in autumn when the Appalachian forests display vibrant fall colors.

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Route Information

Distance: 727 km (452 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min

Departure: FNT (42.96540069580078, -83.74359893798828)

Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)

Route Type: Domestic

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