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JAXIAD

Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

Enjoy panoramic views of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, featuring the intricate network of the Carolina coastline and the expansive Chesapeake Bay before a scenic descent over the Potomac River.

Right Side Highlights
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Sea Islands

View the chain of barrier islands along the Georgia and South Carolina coast right after takeoff.

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Atlantic Coastline

Observe the shifting sands of the Carolina coast and the distant barrier islands of the Outer Banks.

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Chesapeake Bay

Spot the massive bay and its various inlets as you cross into Maryland and Virginia airspace.

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Quantico & Potomac

See the Marine Corps Base and the wide reaches of the Potomac River during the final approach phase.

The right side is ideal for morning departures to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic. During the final approach to IAD, you may see the silhouette of Washington D.C. in the distance to the east if the flight path tracks north of the city.

Left Side Highlights
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Savannah River

Look for the industrial ports and the winding border between Georgia and South Carolina shortly after departure.

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Richmond Skyline

Catch a glimpse of Virginia's capital and the James River winding through the city center during the descent.

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Piedmont Plateau

Rolling green hills and dense forests typical of the central North Carolina and Virginia landscape.

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Bull Run Mountains

As the plane descends into Dulles, these foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a scenic backdrop.

Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Appalachian foothills. On descent, keep an eye out for the transition from rural forest to Northern Virginia suburbs.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,016 km (631 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min

Departure: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)

Arrival: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)

Route Type: Domestic

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