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IAD → JST
Which side of the plane to sit from Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington) to John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (Johnstown)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Potomac River's winding course and the dramatic geological transitions of the Maryland panhandle and Southern Pennsylvania before descending into the Laurel Highlands.
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Dulles International Airport
A great overhead view of the Eero Saarinen-designed terminal and the sprawling runway complex immediately after takeoff.
Potomac River
Look for the sharp bends of the river near Harpers Ferry, where the Potomac meets the Shenandoah River.
Catoctin Mountain
The easternmost ridge of the Appalachian Mountains, known for housing the Camp David retreat.
Raystown Lake
On clear days, the serpentine shape of Pennsylvania's largest man-made lake is visible to the North.
Downtown Johnstown
As the plane banks for arrival, look for the 'Inclined Plane' and the confluence of the Conemaugh and Stonycreek Rivers.
Sit on the right for the best perspective of the Potomac River. Since this is a short, low-altitude flight, keep your camera ready from the moment of takeoff. For the best views of the Johnstown valley during landing, the right side typically offers a better angle of the city's unique geography.
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Shenandoah National Park
Distant views of the northern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the famous Skyline Drive.
Shenandoah Valley
A vast patchwork of farmland and historic rural estates nestled between mountain ridges.
George Washington National Forest
Dense forest canopies covering the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Allegheny Front
The dramatic escarpment where the flight transitions from the valley floor to the high Allegheny Plateau.
Early morning flights provide excellent lighting for the Shenandoah Valley, but the sun will be directly in your window. Choose this side for a clearer view of the deep forest ridges of West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania during the mid-flight cruise.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 193 km (120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Arrival: JST (40.31610107421875, -78.83390045166016)
Route Type: Domestic
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