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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the rugged peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains and the iconic rolling horse pastures of central Kentucky during the final descent into Lexington.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Okefenokee Swamp

A vast, dark-water wilderness on the Georgia-Florida border, appearing as a massive prehistoric landscape from above.

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Great Smoky Mountains

Aerial vistas of the high peaks and deep valleys of the most visited national park in the United States.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

The eastern front of the Appalachians provides a stunning sequence of blue-tinted ridges stretching toward the horizon.

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Bluegrass Horse Farms

The quintessential Lexington view of perfectly manicured green pastures and white fences during the low-altitude approach.

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Cumberland Plateau

The distinct, heavily forested escarpment that marks the transition into the Kentucky highlands.

The right side is the premier choice for nature lovers. Book a morning flight to see the 'smoke' (mist) rising from the Great Smoky Mountains. As the plane descends into LEX, keep your eyes peeled for the historic distilleries and world-famous thoroughbred farms. For the best lighting on the mountains, a mid-day flight provides the most direct overhead sun, reducing shadows in the deep valleys.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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St. Johns River

Watch the longest river in Florida wind its way north through dense wetlands immediately after takeoff from SFB.

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Atlanta Perimeter

Depending on the specific airway, you may catch views of the massive suburban sprawl of northern Georgia.

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Watts Bar Lake

A massive reservoir on the Tennessee River known for its jagged shoreline and numerous islands.

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Knoxville Cityscape

A clear view of the Knoxville metropolitan area and the University of Tennessee campus as you cross into the Tennessee Valley.

Sit on the left for better views of the sunset if flying in the late afternoon or evening. This side is also better for spotting the sprawling urban centers of the Southeast and the major hydroelectric dams along the Tennessee River. Look for the distinct change in topography as the flat coastal plain gives way to the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.

Top Activities in Lexington KY
Route Information

Distance: 1,076 km (669 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min

Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)

Arrival: LEX (38.0364990234375, -84.60590362548828)

Route Type: Domestic

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