Loading map...
LIT → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (Little Rock) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the inland Southeast's diverse geography, including the Mississippi River crossing and the scenic transition from the rolling hills of Alabama and Georgia into the lush wetlands of Northern Florida.
Mississippi River Crossing
Shortly after departure, witness the winding majesty of the Mississippi River as it carves the border between Arkansas and Mississippi.
Birmingham Metro Area
View the sprawl of Alabama's largest city and the southern tip of the Appalachian foothills.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Observe the dense, rolling green canopy that covers much of Northern Georgia.
Okefenokee Swamp
Catch a glimpse of this massive, dark-water ecosystem straddling the Georgia-Florida state line.
St. Johns River
As you descend into SFB, the longest river in Florida becomes a prominent landmark on your left.
For the best visibility, choose a morning flight to keep the sun behind you, illuminating the landscape without glare. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after takeoff for the Mississippi River crossing. In the autumn, the change in foliage color over Alabama and Georgia is particularly striking from this side.
Mississippi Delta
Look down at the vast, flat agricultural patterns of the Delta region known for its rich soil and history.
Montgomery, Alabama
A clear view of Alabama's capital city and the winding Alabama River.
Gulf Coast Horizon
On clear days, you can see the distant blue haze of the Gulf of Mexico toward the southern horizon.
Florida's Big Bend
Spot the unique geography where the Florida Panhandle curves into the peninsula.
Central Florida Lakes
During the final approach, the landscape is dotted with hundreds of freshwater lakes like Lake Jesup.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Use polarized sunglasses to cut through the intense water reflections from the numerous lakes and wetlands during the descent into Sanford. Watch for the distinct transition from the pine forests of the Panhandle to the palm trees of Central Florida.
Distance: 1,230 km (764 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: LIT (34.729400634799994, -92.2242965698)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.