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JAX → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft provides superior views of the iconic Florida coastline, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Kennedy Space Center complex during the southbound journey.
Atlantic Coastline
Continuous views of the breaking surf and sandy beaches stretching from St. Augustine down to the Gold Coast.
Kennedy Space Center
Clear sightlines of the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and historic launch pads at Cape Canaveral.
Palm Beach Islands
Aerial perspective of the opulent mansions and turquoise inlets of West Palm Beach and Jupiter.
Port Everglades
During the final approach into FLL, you can often see massive cruise ships docked at one of the world's busiest ports.
Merritt Island Refuge
The intricate network of lagoons and protected marshes surrounding the space center.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic. This side is also prime for spotting rocket launch infrastructure. If the flight path stays slightly offshore, you will have a panoramic view of the entire Florida peninsula's edge.
St. Johns River
The winding path of Florida's longest river as the flight departs Jacksonville.
Lake Okeechobee
A massive freshwater lake appearing as a vast inland sea in the center of the state.
Orlando Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of downtown Orlando and the nearby theme park clusters are visible.
Everglades Edge
The transition from urban development to the wild, grassy wetlands of the Florida Everglades as you descend.
Golf Course Corridor
Dozens of bright green, perfectly manicured golf courses dotting the suburban landscape of South Florida.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Everglades. It offers a better view of the 'Sea of Grass' and the massive scale of Lake Okeechobee. Choosing this side also avoids the direct morning sun glare.
Distance: 514 km (319 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: Domestic
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