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ROC → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Greater Rochester International Airport (Rochester) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Appalachian Ridge-and-Valley province and the westernmost Finger Lakes during the initial climb.
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Canandaigua Lake
Get a close-up look at the western Finger Lakes and the rolling hills of the surrounding wine country.
Appalachian Ridges
Observe the unique geometric folds of the Ridge-and-Valley Province across central Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg Area
Identify the Pennsylvania state capital and the distinctive cooling towers of Three Mile Island along the river.
Maryland Piedmont
View the transition from the rugged mountains to the lush, rolling horse country of northern Maryland.
The right side is best for geography enthusiasts interested in the tectonic history of the Appalachians. For the most dramatic views of the ridges, book a late afternoon or evening flight when the setting sun creates long shadows across the mountain valleys.
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Seneca and Cayuga Lakes
The two largest Finger Lakes are visible to the east shortly after departing Rochester.
Susquehanna River
Follow the wide, shallow path of this historic river as it cuts through the Pennsylvania landscape.
Baltimore Inner Harbor
On many approach patterns, the left side provides a direct view of the city's waterfront and downtown skyline.
Northern Chesapeake Bay
The sparkling waters of the upper bay appear as the plane descends into the Baltimore area.
Choose the left side for the best photography of the Baltimore skyline during the final approach. Morning flights are preferred for this side to avoid the harsh afternoon sun and to catch the early light reflecting off the Finger Lakes and the Chesapeake Bay.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 446 km (277 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: ROC (43.118900299072266, -77.67240142822266)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: Domestic
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