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RSW → ILG
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) to New Castle Airport (Wilmington)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the U.S. Atlantic coastline, spanning from the Florida Space Coast up through the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware Estuary.
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The Space Coast
Excellent views of the Cape Canaveral launch pads and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
The Outer Banks
The thin, sandy strip of North Carolina's barrier islands stretching into the Atlantic.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive expanse of the nation's largest estuary, including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Delaware Bay
Views of the shoreline as the plane begins its descent into the Wilmington area.
Atlantic Horizon
Continuous views of the deep blue Atlantic and the white-capped surf along the Eastern Seaboard.
Morning flights offer the best lighting for the coastline, though the sun will be directly in your window. Use a window polaroid filter if possible. Look for the distinct change in water color where the shallow coastal shelf meets the deep ocean. During the descent into ILG, you'll get a great look at the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
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Florida Wetlands
Aerial views of the northern Everglades and the vast agricultural lands surrounding Lake Okeechobee.
Savannah River
Crossing the winding border between Georgia and South Carolina, seeing the deep inland waterways.
Richmond Metro
A view of the Virginia state capital and the James River winding through the Piedmont region.
D.C. Perimeter
Distant views of the Washington D.C. skyline and the Pentagon depending on the specific airway used.
Sit on the left for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the harsh Atlantic sun glare. Watch for the transition from the flat Florida peninsula to the rolling hills of Virginia. Keep an eye out for the Potomac River as you approach the D.C. area.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,569 km (975 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Arrival: ILG (39.67869949, -75.60649872)
Route Type: Domestic
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