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OMA → DCA
Which side of the plane to sit from Eppley Airfield (Omaha) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is widely considered superior due to the iconic 'River Visual' approach into DCA, which provides a front-row seat to the National Mall and D.C. monuments.
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Chicago & Great Lakes
Distant views of the Chicago skyline and the southern tip of Lake Michigan depending on the flight corridor.
Allegheny Mountains
The distinct parallel ridges of the Appalachian range across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The National Mall
The best view in American aviation: the US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument during the descent.
Rosslyn Skyline
A close-up view of the high-rises in Arlington just before crossing the Potomac for touchdown.
Book a window seat on the left for the high probability of the 'River Visual' approach to Runway 19. For the best lighting on the monuments, choose a morning or early afternoon flight to have the sun behind you. If the weather is clear, keep your camera ready the moment the plane begins its sharp bank following the Potomac River south.
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Missouri & Mississippi Rivers
Aerial views of the massive river systems and the fertile agricultural floodplains of the Midwest.
Shenandoah Valley
The rolling hills and dense forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you enter Virginian airspace.
The Pentagon
An incredible top-down view of the world's largest office building immediately before landing.
Old Town Alexandria
Views of the historic waterfront and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
The right side is ideal if the airport is operating in a 'North Flow' (landing on Runway 1), as it provides the best view of the Pentagon and Alexandria. It is also the better side for sunset views on evening flights heading east. Avoid the very back of the plane to ensure the wing doesn't obstruct your view of the Pentagon during the final seconds of flight.
Book Hotels in WashingtonDistance: 1,624 km (1,009 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Arrival: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Route Type: Domestic
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