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FPO → BHM
Which side of the plane to sit from Grand Bahama International Airport (Freeport) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual transition from the vibrant turquoise waters of the Bahamas to the dense urban sprawl of the Florida coast and the metropolitan silhouette of Atlanta.
West End, Grand Bahama
Aerial view of the western tip of Grand Bahama Island and the distinct coral formations surrounding the shore.
The Gulf Stream
The dramatic deep blue color shift as the aircraft crosses the powerful Atlantic current between the Bahamas and Florida.
Florida's Gold Coast
A sweeping view of the Palm Beach and Jupiter shorelines as the plane enters U.S. mainland airspace.
Lake Okeechobee
Views of Florida's largest freshwater lake and the surrounding Everglades ecosystem to the southwest.
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
During the northern transit, catch glimpses of the massive urban expansion and skyscrapers of the Atlanta region.
Book a window seat on the left for the best coastal entry views. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the Florida shoreline and the deep blues of the Gulf Stream without glare. On descent into BHM, the left side often provides a clearer view of the downtown Birmingham skyline if landing toward the west.
Little Bahama Bank
Extensive shallow sandbars and coral reefs that create a mosaic of light blue and white water patterns.
The Space Coast
Distant views of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center launch facilities along the Atlantic horizon.
Okefenokee Swamp
The vast, dark, and mysterious wetlands straddling the Florida-Georgia border, characterized by dense cypress canopies.
Appalachian Foothills
The rising terrain of the Piedmont plateau and the start of the Appalachian chain as you cross into Alabama.
Sloss Furnaces
A view of the historic industrial landmarks of Birmingham during the final approach into BHM.
The right side is the prime choice for reef enthusiasts immediately after takeoff from FPO. To see the Space Coast, you will need a clear day as it often sits on the horizon. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for the lush green forests of Georgia and Alabama on this side of the plane.
Distance: 1,098 km (682 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: FPO (26.5587005615, -78.695602417)
Arrival: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Route Type: International
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