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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a more dramatic view of the Appalachian ridgelines and the dense forests of the Ozarks, plus a better angle for the St. Louis skyline.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Blue Ridge Mountains

Striking views of the Shenandoah Valley and forested mountain ridges shortly after takeoff from IAD.

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Ohio River

Aerial view of the massive waterway meandering through the border regions of West Virginia and Kentucky.

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St. Louis Arch

The 630-foot stainless steel monument is often visible to the south when flying the southern corridor.

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Ozark Plateau

Rugged, heavily forested terrain and deep valleys spanning across southern Missouri.

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Downtown Oklahoma City

Detailed views of the Devon Tower and the city center during the final descent into OKC.

Choose the left side for morning departures to enjoy the sun illuminating the eastern mountain ranges from behind. Look for the Mississippi River crossing approximately 100 minutes into the flight, which often serves as the gateway to the western plains.

Right Side Highlights
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Appalachian Plateau

The deeply dissected plateau of West Virginia offers a textured, 'crinkled' landscape from 35,000 feet.

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Cincinnati Skyline

Clear views of the 'Queen City' and its many historical bridges crossing the Ohio River.

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Mississippi River

A wide crossing over the 'Mighty Mississippi' showcasing heavy barge traffic and agricultural floodplains.

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Midwestern Grid

The iconic American patchwork of square agricultural fields stretching endlessly toward the horizon.

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Lake Hefner

A large, scenic urban reservoir often visible just north of the city during the airport approach.

The right side is preferable for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep a lookout for the distinct transition from the green, hilly terrain of the East to the flat, golden-brown geometric plains of Oklahoma.

Top Activities in Oklahoma City
Route Information

Distance: 1,824 km (1,133 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min

Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)

Arrival: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)

Route Type: Domestic

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