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JAX → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Atlantic coastline, the intricate barrier islands of the Carolinas, and a comprehensive view of the Chesapeake Bay during the descent into Baltimore.
Charleston Harbor
A clear view of the historic city of Charleston and the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge spanning the Cooper River.
The Outer Banks
The thin ribbon of North Carolina's barrier islands, including Cape Hatteras and the shifting sands of the Atlantic coast.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The massive twin spans of the Sandy Point-to-Kent Island bridge are clearly visible during the final descent into BWI.
Annapolis Waterfront
Views of the Maryland State House and the United States Naval Academy tucked into the Severn River.
Atlantic Horizon
The vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean provides a beautiful color gradient from turquoise shallows to deep blue.
The right side is premier for morning flights to see the sunrise over the ocean. As the plane descends into BWI, you will often fly directly over the Chesapeake Bay; watch for massive cargo ships heading toward the Port of Baltimore. This side typically offers a more scenic 'water-to-land' transition during the entire flight.
Lowcountry Forests
Dense pine forests and wetlands of southern Georgia and South Carolina stretching toward the horizon.
Richmond Skyline
Views of Virginia's capital city and the winding James River as the plane heads north toward the DMV area.
D.C. Perimeter
On specific approach patterns, you may see the distant monuments of Washington D.C. and the Pentagon to the west.
Appalachian Foothills
In the far distance, the rolling blue ridges of the Appalachian Mountains can be seen on clear days.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Virginia countryside. This side is also better for spotting the urban sprawl of the I-95 corridor. Keep an eye out for Quantico and the Potomac River as you approach the Maryland border.
Distance: 1,068 km (664 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: Domestic
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