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PGD → SBN
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte County Airport (Punta Gorda) to South Bend Regional Airport (South Bend)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of coastal geography during departure from Florida and a spectacular approach near the southern tip of Lake Michigan upon arrival in South Bend.
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Charlotte Harbor
Stunning views of the mangrove-lined estuaries and the Peace River flowing into the Gulf immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Mexico Coast
Parallel views of the Florida panhandle coastline and the turquoise waters near Cedar Key and Tallahassee.
Cumberland Plateau
The rugged, elevated terrain of eastern Tennessee featuring deep river gorges and dense forest cover.
Louisville Skyline
Clear views of the 'Derby City' and the wide, winding Ohio River as you cross the Kentucky-Indiana border.
Lake Michigan
As the plane descends into SBN, you can often see the vast expanse of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes to the northwest.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. During descent, keep your camera ready as the plane often banks over northern Indiana, providing a wide-angle view of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Watch for the distinct 'V' shape of the Charlotte Harbor shortly after wheels up.
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Florida Lake District
A bird's-eye view of thousands of small interior lakes and the agricultural grids of central Florida.
Atlanta Perimeter
Potential distant views of the sprawling Atlanta metropolitan area and the hazy blue ridges of the North Georgia mountains.
Kentucky Bluegrass
The distinct geometric patterns of world-famous horse farms and rolling pastures in central Kentucky.
Hoosier Farmland
A mesmerizing quilt-like landscape of corn and soybean fields stretching to the horizon across Indiana.
South Bend Outskirts
Views of the University of Notre Dame campus and the iconic Golden Dome are often visible on the right during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset colors reflecting off the clouds. Look for the massive Ohio River crossing roughly 45 minutes before landing. If the flight path passes close to the Appalachian foothills, the right side offers better depth of field for mountain photography.
Book Hotels in South BendDistance: 1,691 km (1,051 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: PGD (26.92020035, -81.99050140000001)
Arrival: SBN (41.70869827270508, -86.31729888916016)
Route Type: Domestic
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