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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior coastal perspectives, including the thin strips of the Outer Banks, the vast Chesapeake Bay, and a prime view of the Kennedy Space Center and the Atlantic coastline during the descent into Florida.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Atlantic Coastline

Continuous views of the Eastern Seaboard, from the Jersey Shore down to the Delmarva Peninsula.

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Chesapeake Bay

A sprawling view of the bay's intricate inlets and the impressive Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

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The Outer Banks

The unique, narrow barrier islands of North Carolina, including Cape Hatteras, visible against the deep blue ocean.

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Kennedy Space Center

Clear views of Cape Canaveral, including the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads on the Florida coast.

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Florida's Gold Coast

The dense high-rise developments of Palm Beach and Boca Raton as you approach the Fort Lauderdale area.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare, providing perfect lighting for coastal photography. Look out for the distinct shape of Cape Canaveral about 45 minutes before landing. During the winter, this side offers beautiful sunrise views over the Atlantic.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Manhattan Skyline

A distant but iconic view of the New York City skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from White Plains.

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Washington D.C. Area

Depending on the specific airway, views of the Potomac River and the outskirts of the U.S. capital.

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Piedmont Plateau

The rolling green landscapes and dense forests of Virginia and the Carolinas.

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Lake Okeechobee

Florida's largest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive inland sea as the flight nears its destination.

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The Everglades

The vast, unique ecosystem of the Florida wetlands visible during the final approach patterns into FLL.

Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping below the horizon over the mainland. It is also the better side for viewing the Everglades if the plane circles inland for a westerly approach into FLL. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be quite intense on this side.

Top Activities in Fort Lauderdale
Route Information

Distance: 1,770 km (1,100 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min

Departure: HPN (41.06700134277344, -73.70760345458984)

Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)

Route Type: Domestic

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