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PGD → CID
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte County Airport (Punta Gorda) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Florida Gulf coastline during departure and typically provides a more direct angle of the St. Louis skyline and the iconic Gateway Arch as you head north.
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Charlotte Harbor
Breathtaking aerial views of the coastal estuaries and islands near Punta Gorda immediately after takeoff.
St. Louis Skyline
On many flight paths, you can spot the Gateway Arch and the urban center of St. Louis as you cross into the Midwest.
Mississippi River Meanders
Witness the massive scale of the 'Father of Waters' with its complex turns and industrial barge traffic.
Iowa Patchwork
The transition into the stunning geometric patterns of emerald and gold farmland as you approach Cedar Rapids.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is prime for spotting the St. Louis Arch approximately 90 minutes into the flight. If the plane approaches CID from the south, you'll have a great view of the Cedar River.
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Florida Interior
A vast expanse of wetlands, lakes, and dense pine forests as the plane clears the Florida peninsula.
Nashville Basin
The rolling hills of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberland River snaking through the Nashville metro area.
Ohio River Crossing
The wide, industrial waterway that serves as the border between Kentucky and Illinois.
River Bluffs
The scenic limestone bluffs and wooded terrain characteristic of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise on early morning departures from PGD. Keep an eye out for the Nashville skyline and Nissan Stadium during the middle third of the journey. During winter, look for the line where snow cover begins as you move north.
Book Hotels in Cedar RapidsDistance: 1,885 km (1,171 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min
Departure: PGD (26.92020035, -81.99050140000001)
Arrival: CID (41.88470077514648, -91.71080017089844)
Route Type: Domestic
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