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LAN → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Capital City Airport (Lansing) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic ridgelines of the Great Smoky Mountains and the winding St. Johns River during the approach.
Ohio River Valley
A major geographic crossing near the intersection of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Great Smoky Mountains
Spectacular views of the dense forests and mist-covered peaks as you fly over Tennessee.
Lookout Mountain
Distinctive ridge features near the Georgia-Tennessee border visible on a clear day.
St. Johns River
One of the few north-flowing rivers in the US, acting as a primary landmark during Florida descent.
Florida Lake District
Dozens of circular sinkhole lakes dotting the landscape as the plane approaches Sanford.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. Keep your camera ready over Tennessee for the most dramatic mountain terrain photography.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Catch glimpses of the southern shoreline and industrial ports near Cleveland shortly after takeoff.
Blue Ridge Mountains
View the rolling green peaks of the eastern Appalachians throughout the Virginia stretch.
Charlotte Metro
Potential sightings of the suburban expansion and city layout of the Queen City.
Savannah River
The winding border between South Carolina and Georgia visible from high cruising altitude.
Lake Monroe
A direct view of the large lake adjacent to the Sanford airport during the final approach phase.
Choose this side for early morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic horizon. During descent, look for the unique patterns of the South Carolina lowcountry marshes.
Distance: 1,586 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: LAN (42.77870178222656, -84.58740234375)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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