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HPN → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Westchester County Airport (White Plains) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
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.
Atlantic Coastline
Continuous views of the Eastern Seaboard, from the Jersey Shore down to the Delmarva Peninsula.
Chesapeake Bay
A sprawling view of the bay's intricate inlets and the impressive Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
The Outer Banks
The unique, narrow barrier islands of North Carolina, including Cape Hatteras, visible against the deep blue ocean.
Kennedy Space Center
Clear views of Cape Canaveral, including the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads on the Florida coast.
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.
Manhattan Skyline
A distant but iconic view of the New York City skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from White Plains.
Washington D.C. Area
Depending on the specific airway, views of the Potomac River and the outskirts of the U.S. capital.
Piedmont Plateau
The rolling green landscapes and dense forests of Virginia and the Carolinas.
Lake Okeechobee
Florida's largest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive inland sea as the flight nears its destination.
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.
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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