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SFB → CKB
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford) to North Central West Virginia Airport (Clarksburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more consistent view of the Appalachian mountain spine and the dramatic river valleys of West Virginia upon descent.
St. Johns River
Aerial views of the winding river and Lake Jesup immediately following departure from Sanford.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Vast stretches of rolling blue-tinted peaks as the flight enters the North Carolina and Virginia airspace.
Pisgah National Forest
Deep green wilderness areas and high ridges visible during the transition from the Piedmont to the mountains.
New River Gorge
Spot the deep canyons and ancient river path as the aircraft begins its descent into the West Virginia hills.
Appalachian Plateau
Dramatic layered horizons of the Allegheny Mountains just before the final approach into Clarksburg.
Sit on the left for the best lighting during afternoon flights, as the sun will be behind or above the plane, illuminating the mountain ridges. Keep a close eye out for the transition from the flat Florida wetlands to the rolling Georgia hills within the first 30 minutes.
The Space Coast
On clear days during initial climb, look east to catch a glimpse of the Atlantic coastline and the Cape Canaveral area.
Charlotte Skyline
The flight path often passes near the 'Queen City,' offering views of its distinct downtown skyscrapers.
Lake Norman
The largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina, featuring hundreds of miles of shoreline.
Monongahela National Forest
Densely forested ridges and diverse flora visible on the eastern horizon during the final cruise phase.
Morgantown Area
Views of the Monongahela River and the northern West Virginia university landscapes as you reach the destination.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic-facing Piedmont region. Watch for the geometric patterns of the agricultural lands in the Carolinas before they give way to the dense forests of the Virginias.
Distance: 1,173 km (729 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Arrival: CKB (39.2966003418, -80.2281036377)
Route Type: Domestic
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