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SFB → TRI
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford) to Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (BRISTOL)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Blue Ridge escarpment and glimpses of the Atlantic coastline early in the flight before transitioning into the rugged Appalachian peaks.
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Atlantic Coastal Plain
On clear days, see the shimmering estuaries and the distant horizon of the Atlantic Ocean.
Savannah River
The meandering border between Georgia and South Carolina, visible as a prominent winding silver ribbon.
Blue Ridge Escarpment
Watch the terrain rise sharply from the flat Piedmont plateau into the ancient Appalachian Mountains.
Mount Mitchell
Look for the highest peak in the Eastern United States as you cross into North Carolina.
Tri-Cities Valley
The picturesque agricultural and urban mix of the Bristol and Kingsport area during the descent.
Sit on the right for morning flights to see the sun hitting the mountain ridges. This side is also superior for spotting the transition from the flat coastal plains to the high-altitude peaks of the Blue Ridge.
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Lake Jesup
Visible immediately after departure from SFB, this large lake is known for its high alligator population.
Ocala National Forest
A vast expanse of sand pine and oak scrubland covering central Florida.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Dense woodland and rolling hills as you cross the Georgia and South Carolina borders.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant views of the mist-covered peaks to the west as you approach East Tennessee.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the sky change colors over the interior highlands. It also offers the best view of Sanford’s lake systems during the initial climb out of SFB.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 863 km (536 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Arrival: TRI (36.475201, -82.40740100000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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