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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Lake Erie shoreline upon departure and a spectacular approach over Lake Monroe into Sanford.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Lake Erie Shoreline

Immediately after takeoff from TOL, enjoy views of the western basin of Lake Erie and the Maumee Bay.

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Appalachian Ridges

Mid-flight provides distant but clear views of the rolling blue ridges of the Appalachian mountain chain.

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Coastal Horizon

As you transition over Georgia, the Atlantic coastline and sea islands are often visible on the horizon.

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St. Johns River

Witness the massive, winding St. Johns River snaking through the Florida landscape during your descent.

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Lake Monroe

A stunning final approach view of the vast Lake Monroe located directly adjacent to the Sanford airport.

Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic horizon. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the transition from the winding St. Johns River into the expansive Lake Monroe. Seasonal tip: in autumn, the change in foliage color over the Kentucky/Tennessee border is particularly vivid from this side.

Right Side Highlights
7.3
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Ohio River Valley

Cross over the majestic Ohio River as you leave the Midwest and enter the rolling hills of Kentucky.

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Bluegrass Country

Look down over central Kentucky to see the patchwork patterns of famous horse farms and limestone-rich pastures.

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National Forests

Fly over the dense, lush canopies of the Daniel Boone and Chattahoochee National Forests.

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Okefenokee Swamp

Aerial views of the prehistoric-looking wetlands and blackwater tea-colored rivers at the Georgia-Florida border.

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Central Florida Lakes

View the 'land of a thousand lakes' as you descend into the Orlando area's unique freshwater geography.

The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. You'll have the best angle to see the sprawl of the Atlanta metro area from a distance. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from the rocky Cumberland Plateau to the flat, swampy wetlands of the Florida panhandle. Look for the sun reflecting off the numerous small lakes in central Florida during descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,443 km (897 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min

Departure: TOL (41.58679962, -83.80780029)

Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)

Route Type: Domestic

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