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RSW → CLE
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the winner for this route, offering a spectacular view of Lake Okeechobee shortly after takeoff and a dramatic descent over the Lake Erie shoreline into Cleveland.
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Lake Okeechobee
Excellent views of Florida's largest freshwater lake and its surrounding agricultural 'Everglades' grid pattern.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The dramatic, parallel ridges of the Appalachian chain are visible through the Carolinas and Virginia.
Lake Erie Shoreline
A stunning transition from the Ohio farmland to the vast, ocean-like expanse of Lake Erie during the final approach.
Cleveland Skyline
If the flight approaches from the lake, you will get a perfect view of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and downtown skyscrapers.
Ohio Farmsteads
The classic Midwestern patchwork of green and gold fields that defines the landscape just south of Cleveland.
Choose the right side for morning flights to see the mountains illuminated by the sun. For the best experience, try to book a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Lake Erie during the descent into CLE.
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Charlotte Harbor
Aerial views of the turquoise estuaries and barrier islands of the Gulf Coast immediately after departing Fort Myers.
Tampa Bay
A distant westward look at the urban sprawl of Tampa and the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge as you climb north.
Appalachian Plateau
The rugged, heavily forested terrain of West Virginia and eastern Kentucky provides a scenic textured landscape.
Ohio River
The wide, winding silver ribbon of the Ohio River as the flight crosses from West Virginia into the state of Ohio.
Sit on the left for the best sunset views during evening departures. This side also offers a better perspective of the Gulf of Mexico's coastline during the initial climb out of Florida.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,654 km (1,028 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Arrival: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Route Type: Domestic
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