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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Great Smoky Mountains shortly after takeoff and follows the Atlantic coastline during the descent into South Florida, providing excellent ocean and beach vistas.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Great Smoky Mountains

Immediately after departure from TYS, look east to see the blue-hued peaks and ridges of the most visited national park in the US.

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Greenville-Spartanburg

As the flight crosses into South Carolina, the growing urban corridors of the Upstate are clearly visible against the Piedmont landscape.

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Florida Space Coast

On clear days, you can spot the Kennedy Space Center launch pads and the unique geography of the Indian River Lagoon.

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Atlantic Gold Coast

During the descent into FLL, enjoy bird's-eye views of the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Jupiter, Palm Beach, and Boca Raton.

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Port Everglades

On final approach, you will often pass directly over one of the world's busiest cruise ship ports featuring massive ocean liners.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon glare. This side is especially rewarding during the final 20 minutes of the flight as you track the Atlantic shoreline. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'V' shape of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
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Tennessee River Valley

Watch the winding Tennessee River and its many reservoirs snake through the valley as you climb out of Knoxville.

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Atlanta Perimeter

Depending on the specific airway, the sprawling suburban landscape and high-rises of the Atlanta metro area may appear to the west.

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Lake Okeechobee

See the massive 'Big O,' Florida's largest freshwater lake, which serves as a landmark for pilots entering the South Florida arrival corridor.

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The Everglades

View the vast, flat expanse of the 'River of Grass' wetlands stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico as you approach Fort Lauderdale.

The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering spectacular colors over the Florida Everglades. If the plane approaches FLL from the west, you will get an excellent view of the suburban sprawl meeting the natural swamp boundary.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,143 km (710 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: TYS (35.81100082, -83.99400329999999)

Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)

Route Type: Domestic

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