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SFB → ATW
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford) to Appleton International Airport (Appleton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more direct view of major metropolitan areas including Nashville and Indianapolis, followed by a potential glimpse of the Chicago skyline and the scenic Western Lake Michigan shoreline.
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Lake Jesup
Visible immediately after departure from SFB, offering a bird's-eye view of Central Florida's expansive wetlands.
Nashville Skyline
The winding Cumberland River and the dense urban core of Music City are often visible mid-flight.
Indianapolis
A clear view of the city's grid layout and the iconic Motor Speedway to the west of the downtown area.
Chicago & Lake Michigan
Depending on the flight corridor, the Willis Tower and the western shore of Lake Michigan appear as you transition into the North.
Fox River Valley
The industrialized yet scenic waterway that defines the Fox Cities area during the final descent into ATW.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. Keep an eye out approximately 60-75 minutes into the flight for the metropolitan transition from the South to the Midwest. If the weather is clear, the contrast between the deep blue of Lake Michigan and the urban sprawl is best captured from this side.
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Appalachian Foothills
Distant views of the rolling green ridges of eastern Tennessee and Kentucky.
Cincinnati & Ohio River
The massive bends of the Ohio River and the bridges connecting Kentucky to Ohio are prominent landmarks.
Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin's largest inland lake provides a massive blue landmark on the right side just minutes before landing.
Wisconsin Dairyland
The iconic 'patchwork quilt' of rural farms and silos characteristic of the upper Midwest.
St. Johns River
The northerly flowing river and its intricate tributaries are visible during the initial climb out of Sanford.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Wisconsin landscape. As you approach Appleton, Lake Winnebago is the primary landmark to watch for; it is so large it dominates the horizon. This side also offers better views of the Ohio River crossing if the flight path stays further east.
Book Hotels in AppletonDistance: 1,838 km (1,142 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Arrival: ATW (44.258098602299995, -88.51909637450001)
Route Type: Domestic
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