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SFB → GFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford) to Grand Forks International Airport (Grand Forks)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior perspectives of major urban centers including the Ohio River crossings and the Twin Cities, along with the vast horizon of Lake Michigan during the mid-flight transit.
Ohio River Valley
Vibrant views of the industrial and historic cities lining the banks of the Ohio River as you pass over Kentucky and Indiana.
Lake Michigan Horizon
A glimpse of the deep blue expanse of the Great Lakes visible to the northeast while cruising over the Illinois/Wisconsin border.
Twin Cities Metro
The dense urban landscape of Minneapolis and Saint Paul often appears clearly as the flight path begins its final northward leg.
Red River Valley
One of the flattest places on Earth, this fertile valley is incredibly striking during the descent into Grand Forks.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready as you approach Grand Forks to capture the unique, snake-like bends of the Red River which marks the border between North Dakota and Minnesota.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant views of the rolling peaks and ridges of the Southern Appalachian range as you head through Tennessee.
Mississippi River Crossing
Aerial view of the massive river winding through the Midwest, marking the transition into the Western US.
Midwestern Patchwork
Perfectly square agricultural fields of Iowa and Minnesota creating a colorful geometric quilt below.
Plains Sunset
On evening flights, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun setting over the vast, flat horizon.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to watch the transition from the lush Southeast to the golden hues of the Great Plains. You will have a front-row seat to the Mississippi River crossing near the Illinois/Iowa border.
Distance: 2,533 km (1,574 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 23 min
Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Arrival: GFK (47.949299, -97.176102)
Route Type: Domestic
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