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SGF → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Springfield Branson National Airport (Springfield) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Mississippi Delta's intricate patterns and a stunning perspective of Central Florida's vast lake systems and the winding St. Johns River during the descent into Sanford.
Table Rock Lake
The jagged, sprawling shoreline of this major reservoir system near the Missouri-Arkansas border.
Mississippi Delta
The incredibly flat and geometric agricultural patchwork of the Delta region south of Memphis.
Talladega National Forest
Expansive views of Alabama's dense pine forests and the southern terminus of the Appalachian range.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
On clear days, the shimmering white sands of the Florida Panhandle are visible on the far southern horizon.
St. Johns River
The iconic north-flowing river of Florida, featuring heavy vegetation and numerous oxbow lakes near the airport.
Choose the right side for spectacular sunset views on evening flights. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 20 minutes of flight, as the aircraft navigates over Florida's 'Lake Country.' Look for Lake George and the unique St. Johns River, which often hosts visible boat traffic near Sanford.
Ozark Plateau
Rolling hills and dense forest cover of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas immediately after takeoff.
Mississippi River Crossing
A view of the massive river near the convergence of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
Atlanta Suburbs
Distant views of the sprawling metropolitan area and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the northeast.
Okefenokee Swamp
The dark, tea-colored waters and prehistoric landscape of the massive wetland straddling the GA/FL border.
Atlantic Horizon
As the plane descends into Sanford, the Atlantic coastline and Daytona Beach are visible in the distance.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the soft illumination of the Appalachian foothills. Keep an eye out for the vast Okefenokee Swamp about 30-40 minutes before landing, which looks like a sea of dark green and black water.
Distance: 1,471 km (914 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: SGF (37.24570084, -93.38860321)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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