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RSW → PIT
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) to Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer excellent views of the Appalachian chain, the right side is preferred for its superior perspective of the Pittsburgh skyline and the three rivers confluence during the descent.
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Lake Okeechobee
A massive freshwater perspective of Florida's 'Inland Sea' shortly after takeoff.
Charlotte Skyline
On clear days, the skyscrapers of North Carolina's largest city are visible in the Piedmont region.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The iconic hazy blue peaks of the eastern Appalachian range spanning Virginia and North Carolina.
Pittsburgh Golden Triangle
The world-famous view of the Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio rivers meeting at Point State Park.
For the best chance at seeing the Pittsburgh skyline, monitor the aircraft's approach pattern; flights landing on runways 28L/R offer the most iconic views from the right. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for photos of the Appalachian range.
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Gulf Coast Shoreline
Aerial views of Sanibel and Captiva Islands immediately after departure from Fort Myers.
Everglades Northern Edge
The intricate mosaic of wetlands and sawgrass prairies characterizing central-south Florida.
Appalachian Ridges
Dramatic views of the folded ridge-and-valley province of West Virginia and Maryland.
Ohio River Valley
The winding path of the Ohio River as the flight enters the tristate area near Pennsylvania.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. During the fall, this side provides exceptional views of the color changes in the Monongahela National Forest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,558 km (968 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Arrival: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Route Type: Domestic
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