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JAX → CVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Atlantic coastline early in the flight, followed by the highest peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the picturesque horse farms of the Kentucky Bluegrass region.
Atlantic Coastline
Stunning aerial views of the Georgia Sea Islands and coastal marshes near Savannah.
Savannah River
The winding river border between Georgia and South Carolina carving through the landscape.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Spectacular views of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River.
Biltmore Estate
If the flight path is easterly, the massive French Renaissance chateau near Asheville may be visible.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Manicured horse farms with emerald pastures and white fences surrounding Lexington.
Cincinnati Skyline
A dramatic view of downtown Cincinnati and the historic Roebling Bridge during the descent.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun illuminates the eastern face of the Appalachian range. Look for the Ohio River during the final descent, as it provides a beautiful natural border to the city of Cincinnati.
Okefenokee Swamp
A vast, prehistoric wetland straddling the Florida-Georgia border visible shortly after takeoff.
Chattahoochee National Forest
Dense, rolling green hills of northern Georgia providing a lush canopy view.
Great Smoky Mountains
The western slopes of the most visited national park in the U.S., often covered in a blue-tinted haze.
Knoxville Skyline
The urban center of East Tennessee and the Sunsphere, nestled in the Tennessee River Valley.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Rugged sandstone cliffs and deep forested gorges of the Cumberland Plateau.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Appalachian plateau. Early in the flight, keep a sharp eye out for the distinct, darker vegetation of the Okefenokee Swamp near the FL/GA border.
Distance: 989 km (615 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Arrival: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Route Type: Domestic
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