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FPO → RIC
Which side of the plane to sit from Grand Bahama International Airport (Freeport) to Richmond International Airport (Richmond)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, featuring historic coastal cities, intricate river systems, and the transition from tropical Bahamian waters to the lush landscapes of the Mid-Atlantic.
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Little Bahama Bank
Exiting Freeport offers a stunning view of the shallow, electric-blue waters and coral reefs surrounding Grand Bahama.
Charleston Harbor
View the historic South Carolina coastline, including the Ravenel Bridge and the iconic battery at the tip of the peninsula.
Wrightsville Beach
Look for the distinct tidal marshes and white sands of the North Carolina coast near Wilmington.
Great Dismal Swamp
A vast, dark-green forested wetland area straddling the border between North Carolina and Virginia.
James River
As you descend into Richmond, follow the winding path of this historic river through the Virginia countryside.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh direct sunlight reflecting off the Atlantic. This side is particularly scenic during sunset as the light hits the coastal wetlands and river estuaries. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the turquoise Caribbean to the deeper green-blue of the Atlantic coast.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesThe Gulf Stream
Observe the deep indigo color of the powerful warm-water current flowing north along the continental shelf.
The Grand Strand
A distant but clear view of the continuous 60-mile stretch of beach centered around Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Outer Banks
The fragile, thin strip of barrier islands including Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke stretching into the Atlantic.
Chesapeake Bay Mouth
The massive engineering feat of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connecting Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Norfolk Naval Base
Depending on the approach path, you may see the world's largest naval base and aircraft carriers docked at Pier 12.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the open Atlantic. It provides the best perspective of the Outer Banks' unique geography if the flight path stays closer to the coast. Use binoculars to spot large container ships or naval vessels navigating the shipping lanes into the Chesapeake Bay.
Book Hotels in RichmondDistance: 1,224 km (761 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: FPO (26.5587005615, -78.695602417)
Arrival: RIC (37.50519943237305, -77.3197021484375)
Route Type: International
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