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SFB → CHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford) to Lovell Field (Chattanooga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft provides a superior vantage point for the Atlantic coastline upon departure, the expansive Okefenokee Swamp, and the dramatic skyline of Atlanta before the final approach into the Appalachian foothills.
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The Space Coast
Distant views of the Atlantic coastline, including Merritt Island and the Cape Canaveral area shortly after departure.
Okefenokee Swamp
The dark, prehistoric waters and wetlands spanning the border between Florida and Georgia.
Atlanta Skyline
A spectacular view of the Midtown and Downtown skyscrapers as the flight passes through the busy Georgia corridor.
Stone Mountain
The massive granite monadnock located just east of Atlanta, recognizable by its distinct dome shape.
Blue Ridge Foothills
The rolling terrain and dense forests of the Southern Appalachian Mountains during the descent into Chattanooga.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes into the flight for the Atlanta metro area; the city is best viewed from the right when the flight path follows the standard northern arrival corridor.
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Lake Jesup
A sprawling lake adjacent to the airport, often visible immediately after takeoff with views of the St. Johns River.
Ocala National Forest
A massive green expanse of sand pine scrub and natural springs in north-central Florida.
Columbus & Fort Moore
Views of the Chattahoochee River crossing and the expansive military installation on the Georgia-Alabama border.
Lookout Mountain
The iconic ridge extending from Georgia into Tennessee, marking the entrance to the Chattanooga valley.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. During the final approach into CHA, the left side offers the best view of the Tennessee River as it snakes through the Moccasin Bend area if the flight approaches from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 790 km (491 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Arrival: CHA (35.03530120849609, -85.20379638671875)
Route Type: Domestic
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