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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

Heading south from Philadelphia, the left side tracks the Atlantic coastline, offering iconic views of the Chesapeake Bay, the Outer Banks, and the Florida Space Coast.

Left Side Highlights
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Delaware Bay

Watch the Delaware River transition into the wide bay and meet the Atlantic Ocean shortly after departure.

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Chesapeake Bay

Cross over the world's largest estuary with views of the Virginia shoreline and the Bridge-Tunnel complex.

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The Outer Banks

See the fragile, narrow barrier islands of North Carolina stretching into the deep blue of the Atlantic.

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Kennedy Space Center

During the descent into Florida, spot the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and historic launch pads at Cape Canaveral.

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Daytona Beach

Look for the famous coastline and the Daytona International Speedway just inland as the plane begins its final approach.

Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunrise, though glare can be strong. This side is significantly better for landmarks, specifically the transition from the Mid-Atlantic to the tropical Florida coast. If landing from the north, you will see the VAB at NASA.

Right Side Highlights
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D.C. Corridor

On clear days, see the distant sprawl of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and the Potomac River.

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Southern Forests

Fly over the vast, dense green canopy of the Piedmont region throughout the Carolinas and Georgia.

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Raleigh-Durham

Spot the urban centers and suburban expansion of North Carolina's Research Triangle from high altitude.

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Florida Lake District

As the plane enters Central Florida, view the hundreds of perfectly circular freshwater lakes dotting the landscape.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun. While primarily inland, it provides a great perspective of the 'Chain of Lakes' in Florida. Keep an eye out for Disney World and Universal resorts if the plane circles west before landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,389 km (863 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min

Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)

Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)

Route Type: Domestic

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