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PIT → RSW
Which side of the plane to sit from Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh) to Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Appalachian ridges, the Charlotte metropolitan area, and a classic aerial view of Lake Okeechobee during the descent into Fort Myers.
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Appalachian Ridges
Dramatic views of the linear ridges and valleys of West Virginia and western Virginia.
Charlotte Skyline
Clear views of North Carolina's largest city and its surrounding suburban sprawl.
Atlantic Horizon
On clear days, the distant glint of the Atlantic coastline is visible as you fly over Georgia.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive expanse of Florida's largest freshwater lake often appears during the southern descent.
Everglades Fringe
The intricate network of wetlands and canals characterizing South Florida's unique ecosystem.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the landscape. Keep an eye out for the transition from the rolling hills of the Carolinas to the flat, sandy terrain of Florida. During the winter, look for snow caps on the higher Appalachian peaks.
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Ohio River Valley
Aerial views of the winding river south of Pittsburgh shortly after takeoff.
Blue Ridge Escarpment
The western edge of the Appalachian range where the mountains meet the Piedmont plateau.
Central Florida Lakes
A dense cluster of circular sinkhole lakes dotting the landscape near Orlando and Lakeland.
Gulf Coastline
Glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico and Sanibel Island as the plane turns for its final approach.
An afternoon or evening flight on this side offers spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. It is also the better side for spotting the numerous golf courses and retirement communities that define the Fort Myers area landscape during the final ten minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in Fort MyersDistance: 1,558 km (968 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Arrival: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Route Type: Domestic
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