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MYR → DCA
Which side of the plane to sit from Myrtle Beach International Airport (Myrtle Beach) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the legendary 'River Visual' approach into DCA, providing a front-row seat to the most iconic monuments in Washington, D.C.
Waccamaw Wildlife Refuge
Lush green wetlands and winding river systems immediately north of the Myrtle Beach airport.
Richmond Skyline
The high-rises and bridges of Virginia's capital city are often visible at cruising altitude.
The Pentagon
A clear view of the world's largest office building as the plane follows the Potomac River path.
National Mall
Stunning views of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol Building during the final descent.
The White House
Look closely just north of the Washington Monument to spot the executive mansion from above.
The right side is essential for the 'River Visual' approach to Runway 19. For the best photography, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the monuments with the aircraft's flaps in the frame. Early afternoon flights provide the best lighting on the monuments without harsh shadows or glare from the sun.
Grand Strand Coastline
Immediate views of the Myrtle Beach shoreline and the Atlantic Ocean horizon during the initial climb.
Great Dismal Swamp
A vast, mysterious forested wetland straddling the border between North Carolina and Virginia.
Old Town Alexandria
The historic waterfront and cobblestone streets of Alexandria visible just moments before touchdown.
Nationals Park
The home stadium of the Washington Nationals visible if the flight patterns approach from the south.
Sit on the left for the best morning light during the flight and to see the historic shipyards and the sprawl of the Maryland suburbs as you cross the Potomac. This side is slightly better for seeing the Atlantic during the first 15 minutes of the flight.
Distance: 600 km (373 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: MYR (33.6796989441, -78.9282989502)
Arrival: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Route Type: Domestic
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