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TYS → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
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.
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.
Greenville-Spartanburg
As the flight crosses into South Carolina, the growing urban corridors of the Upstate are clearly visible against the Piedmont landscape.
Florida Space Coast
On clear days, you can spot the Kennedy Space Center launch pads and the unique geography of the Indian River Lagoon.
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.
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.
Tennessee River Valley
Watch the winding Tennessee River and its many reservoirs snake through the valley as you climb out of Knoxville.
Atlanta Perimeter
Depending on the specific airway, the sprawling suburban landscape and high-rises of the Atlanta metro area may appear to the west.
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.
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.
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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