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RIC → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Richmond International Airport (Richmond) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Atlantic coastline, barrier islands, and the historic ports of the southeastern United States.
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Outer Banks
Bird's-eye view of the thin, sandy barrier islands stretching along the North Carolina coast.
Charleston Harbor
The historic South Carolina city, featuring the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and Fort Sumter.
Kennedy Space Center
Massive launch pads and the Vehicle Assembly Building visible while passing Cape Canaveral.
Daytona Beach
Long stretches of white sand and the famous beachfront hotels of central Florida.
South Florida Coastline
High-rise skylines of West Palm Beach and Boca Raton as the plane prepares for its final descent.
Sit on the left for the best coastal views. In the morning, you will face the sun, so afternoon flights are preferred for better photography. Keep an eye out for the distinctive hook of Cape Canaveral about 45 minutes before landing.
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Excellent views of the James River and the Virginia capital immediately after takeoff.
Piedmont Farmland
A geometric tapestry of agricultural fields and forests throughout the Carolinas and Georgia.
Lake Okeechobee
Florida's massive inland 'inland sea' is frequently visible during the southern descent.
The Everglades
Vast wetlands and sawgrass marshes that define the South Florida landscape west of the coast.
Seminole Hard Rock
The iconic guitar-shaped hotel building in Hollywood is often visible during the final turn to FLL.
The right side is ideal for sunset views on late-afternoon flights. It also provides a better perspective of the Everglades and the urban sprawl of South Florida during the final approach patterns into Fort Lauderdale.
Book Hotels in Fort LauderdaleDistance: 1,299 km (807 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 44 min
Departure: RIC (37.50519943237305, -77.3197021484375)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: Domestic
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