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RIC → CVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Richmond International Airport (Richmond) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Shenandoah National Park during the climb and a higher probability of seeing the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River during the descent into CVG.
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Richmond Skyline
Aerial perspective of the Virginia State Capitol and the downtown urban core during the initial ascent.
Blue Ridge & Skyline Drive
Breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley and the famous mountain highway tracing the ridge.
Ohio River
The wide river serves as the state boundary and a major landmark during the descent sequence.
Cincinnati Skyline
Clear views of the 'Queen City' skyscrapers and the riverfront stadiums if approaching from the east.
Choose a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. On the approach to CVG, the right side is more likely to catch the Cincinnati riverfront landmarks as the plane banks into the Kentucky side of the airport.
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James River Meanders
Watch the historic James River snake through the Virginia countryside shortly after takeoff.
George Washington National Forest
Deep green ridges and remote valleys of the Appalachian Mountains in western Virginia.
Charleston, WV
The gold-domed West Virginia State Capitol building is often visible along the banks of the Kanawha River.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides excellent views of the rugged Allegheny Plateau, particularly striking during the autumn foliage peak in late October.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 664 km (413 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: RIC (37.50519943237305, -77.3197021484375)
Arrival: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Route Type: Domestic
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