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Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Appalachian transition and the vast wilderness of the Okefenokee Swamp during the northern ascent.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Lake Jesup

Immediately after takeoff from SFB, look down to see one of Central Florida's largest and most alligator-dense lakes.

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Okefenokee Swamp

A massive, dark green expanse of prehistoric wetlands visible as the flight crosses into southern Georgia.

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Augusta Area

As you head north through Georgia, the landscape turns into rolling hills and lush golf courses, including the famous Augusta National.

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Great Smoky Mountains

During the descent into Asheville, the high peaks of the Smokies rise majestically to the west.

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Pisgah National Forest

Dense, mountainous canopy surrounds the aircraft as it banks for the final approach into the French Broad River valley.

Choose this side for late afternoon flights to witness the sun setting over the Blue Ridge peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best mountain photography. Avoid this side in the mid-afternoon if you are sensitive to direct sun glare through the window.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Atlantic Coastline

During the initial climb, you can see the white sands of New Smyrna and Daytona Beach in the distance to the east.

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Savannah River

The winding river marking the border between Georgia and South Carolina is often visible on clear days.

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Lake Murray

A massive reservoir near Columbia, South Carolina, featuring hundreds of miles of jagged shoreline and small islands.

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Blue Ridge Escarpment

Watch the dramatic transition where the flat Piedmont region suddenly rises into the steep Blue Ridge Mountains.

This side is superior for morning flights as the rising sun illuminates the mountain ridges of North Carolina. It also offers better views of the sprawling suburbs of Columbia and the distant coastline early in the flight. Seasonal tip: In late October, the right side provides excellent views of the fall foliage 'wave' moving up the escarpment.

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Route Information

Distance: 751 km (467 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min

Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)

Arrival: AVL (35.43619918823242, -82.54180145263672)

Route Type: Domestic

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