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SFB → XNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse transition from the sandy Florida interior to the dramatic limestone bluffs and rolling plateaus of the Ozark Mountains during the descent.
Ocala Horse Country
Rolling green pastures and world-renowned equestrian estates in Central Florida shortly after takeoff from SFB.
Bankhead National Forest
Dense canopy of the 'Land of a Thousand Waterfalls' in Northern Alabama as you trend northwest.
Memphis Metro
A panoramic view of the Memphis skyline and the famous 'M Bridge' spanning the Mississippi River.
The Boston Mountains
The highest segment of the Ozark Mountains featuring deep valleys and rugged ridges during the descent into XNA.
Beaver Lake
The sprawling, finger-like branches of Beaver Lake are often visible on the final approach into the Fayetteville area.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to catch the 'Golden Hour' light hitting the Ozark bluffs. This side provides a better angle for the scenic descent over the Boston Mountains and Beaver Lake. In autumn, the right side offers spectacular views of the changing foliage in the national forests.
Emerald Coast
Distant views of the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Florida Panhandle during the initial cruise phase.
Mobile Bay
A clear view of the massive Alabama estuary and the port of Mobile as the flight crosses the Gulf Coast region.
Mississippi River Meanders
Observe the incredible oxbow lakes and winding loops of the Lower Mississippi River near the Arkansas-Mississippi border.
Arkansas Delta
Vast, geometric agricultural fields that define the fertile floodplains of eastern Arkansas.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is better for spotting the unique 'oxbow' lakes formed by the changing path of the Mississippi River. Keep your camera ready about 60 to 70 minutes into the flight for the best river views.
Distance: 1,480 km (920 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Arrival: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Route Type: Domestic
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