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IND → RDU
Which side of the plane to sit from Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (Raleigh-durham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more direct view of the rugged Appalachian heartland, the winding Ohio River, and the transition into the Carolina Piedmont.
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Ohio River Meanders
Spectacular views of the winding river border between Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
Monongahela National Forest
Deep green vistas of the rugged West Virginian mountain plateaus and national forest land.
Charleston, WV
Potential sightings of the West Virginia state capital nestled in the Kanawha River valley.
Research Triangle Park
Aerial view of the massive corporate campuses and dense wooded areas of the RTP tech hub upon arrival.
This side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Appalachian mountains. Look for the distinctive white dome of the West Virginia State Capitol building if the flight path passes over Charleston. Keep your camera ready for the patchwork of forest and development as you enter the Research Triangle.
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Great views of the downtown circle and eastern suburbs immediately after takeoff from IND.
Blue Ridge Ridges
Linear mountain formations of the northern Blue Ridge as the flight crosses into Virginia.
Falls Lake
Sprawling reservoir views just north of the Raleigh-Durham area during the final approach descent.
William B. Umstead State Park
Dense forest canopy viewing as the plane maneuvers for landing at RDU.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. On clear days, you can spot the distinct ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachians to the north. Use a window seat behind the wing to capture the descent over the North Carolina lake systems.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 785 km (488 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Arrival: RDU (35.877601623535156, -78.7874984741211)
Route Type: Domestic
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