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PIT → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the dramatic Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations and the potential for a distant glimpse of the Washington D.C. skyline during the descent into Baltimore.
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Laurel Highlands
Striking views of Chestnut Ridge and Laurel Hill, some of the highest points in Pennsylvania.
Youghiogheny River Lake
A massive reservoir nestled within the mountains near the PA-MD border.
Potomac River Bends
Dramatic S-curves of the Potomac River marking the border between Maryland and West Virginia.
D.C. Skyline
On clear days during descent, look south to see the Washington Monument and Capitol dome in the distance.
Patapsco Valley
Deep river valleys and state park land just west of the airport during landing.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour over the Appalachian ridges. Keep your eyes peeled about 15 minutes before landing; if the plane approaches from the west, you can often see the distinct monuments of Washington D.C. roughly 30 miles to the south.
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Pittsburgh Suburbs
Aerial views of the North Hills and the sprawl of Allegheny County shortly after takeoff.
Allegheny Mountains
Dense forest canopy of the northern Appalachian range stretching toward central Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna River
A wide, shallow river crossing that marks the transition into the Atlantic coastal plain.
Northern Baltimore
Views of the lush, wooded suburbs of Towson and Hunt Valley during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun as you travel southeast. This side is better for spotting the winding Susquehanna River and the sprawling farmlands of Lancaster and York counties if the flight path tracks slightly north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 338 km (210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: Domestic
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