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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a stunning sequence of Atlantic coastal views, the Kennedy Space Center, and the most dramatic ridges of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains during the mid-flight transit.

Right Side Highlights
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Florida Gold Coast

Uninterrupted views of the turquoise waters and high-rise skylines of Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

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Kennedy Space Center

Identify the Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads at Cape Canaveral as the plane tracks north along the coast.

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Sea Islands

The intricate network of barrier islands and salt marshes along the South Carolina and Georgia coastlines.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

Dramatic aerial views of the ancient, rolling peaks of the Appalachian chain through North Carolina and Virginia.

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Columbus Skyline

During a typical northern approach to CMH, the downtown skyline and the Scioto River are often visible to the right.

The right side is premier for coastal enthusiasts; look for Cape Canaveral approximately 30 minutes after departure. For afternoon flights, this side will be shaded, providing excellent conditions for photography of the Appalachian ridges. During winter, look for snow caps on the West Virginia peaks which contrast sharply with the Florida greenery you left behind.

Left Side Highlights
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Everglades National Park

Expansive views of the river of grass and unique wetland ecosystems shortly after takeoff from Miami.

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Lake Okeechobee

Florida's largest freshwater lake appears as a massive blue expanse surrounded by agricultural grid patterns.

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Atlanta Metro Glimpse

Depending on the specific airway, the sprawling suburban landscape of Georgia's capital may be visible to the west.

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Cumberland Plateau

The rugged, western edge of the Appalachian range featuring deeply incised valleys and flat-topped mountains.

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Wright-Patterson Vicinity

On the final approach into Columbus, the industrial and aviation-heavy landscape of western Ohio comes into view.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun over the Atlantic. This side provides a better look at the vast Florida interior and the transition from tropical wetlands to the temperate forests of the Ohio River Valley. Keep an eye out for the distinct circular irrigation patterns in southern Georgia.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,598 km (993 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min

Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)

Arrival: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)

Route Type: Domestic

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