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RDU → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Raleigh Durham International Airport (Raleigh-durham) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Left Side of the Plane
Flying south from RDU, the left side provides a spectacular vantage point over the Atlantic coastline, offering views of the Carolina barrier islands, the South Carolina Lowcountry, and the iconic Kennedy Space Center.
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Carolina Coastline
Aerial views of the Cape Fear River and the sandy stretches of the Grand Strand as the flight tracks the coast.
Charleston Harbor
Spot the historic peninsula and the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge as you pass over South Carolina.
Kennedy Space Center
A clear view of the Vehicle Assembly Building and the historic launch pads at Cape Canaveral in central Florida.
The Gold Coast
Watch the turquoise waters and dense high-rise developments of Jupiter and West Palm Beach during the descent.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing on the port side for unobstructed views of the Space Coast. For the best lighting, take a mid-morning flight when the sun illuminates the coastline without causing heavy glare on the glass.
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Piedmont Forests
Expansive views of the deep green pine forests and rolling hills of the North Carolina and Georgia interior.
Lake Okeechobee
View Florida's largest freshwater lake, often appearing like a massive inland sea surrounded by agricultural grid patterns.
The Everglades
Observe the 'River of Grass' and the vast, watery wilderness of the South Florida ecosystem during the approach to FLL.
The right side is the superior choice for late-day flights, offering stunning sunset views over the Florida peninsula. During the final approach, look for the intricate canal systems that define the South Florida residential landscape.
Book Hotels in Fort LauderdaleDistance: 1,098 km (682 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: RDU (35.877601623535156, -78.7874984741211)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: Domestic
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