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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers an incredible sequence of coastal views and iconic East Coast metropolitan skylines, including the Chesapeake Bay and the Washington D.C. area.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Narragansett Bay

Immediately after takeoff, enjoy bird's-eye views of the Rhode Island coastline and the Newport Bridge.

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New York City Corridor

Look south to spot the dense urban expanse of Long Island and the distant silhouette of Manhattan.

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Chesapeake Bay

Cross over the largest estuary in the U.S., featuring the distinct spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

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Washington D.C.

On clear days, the National Mall, Potomac River, and the Pentagon are visible from cruising altitude.

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Charlotte Hub

As you descend toward Georgia, the gleaming skyscrapers of Uptown Charlotte often appear to the east.

For the best visibility, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Atlantic coast and city structures. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the D.C. skyline.

Right Side Highlights
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Blue Ridge Mountains

Follow the continuous hazy blue ridges of the Appalachian chain stretching through Virginia.

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Shenandoah National Park

Aerial views of the iconic Skyline Drive winding through dense forest canopies.

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Delaware Water Gap

A prominent geological notch where the Delaware River carves through the Appalachian ridges.

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Great Smoky Mountains

Distant, majestic views of the highest peaks in the Eastern U.S. as you enter the Southeast.

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Lake Lanier

A massive reservoir with jagged shorelines that serves as a primary landmark for the final approach into ATL.

The right side is superior for nature lovers and sunset chasers. On late afternoon flights, you will witness spectacular sunsets over the Appalachian ridges. Watch for the 'Ridge and Valley' province of Pennsylvania, which looks like giant ripples in the earth.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,453 km (903 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min

Departure: PVD (41.732601, -71.42040300000001)

Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Route Type: Domestic

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