Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Windsor Locks to Norfolk. Right-side seats win overall due to superior takeoff views of the Connecticut River valley and Hartford area, which are more visually distinctive than the landing approach. The landing views are comparable on both sides given the approach corridor, but the takeoff advantage tips the balance.

During takeoff from Bradley International (BDL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Connecticut River valley and Hartford skyline during northeasterly departure climbs. The river's distinctive meanders and the urban corridor are visible for the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Connecticut River (flowing south), Hartford downtown skyline, Farmington River confluence, Massachusetts border hills to the north.

When landing at Norfolk International (ORF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the James River, Hampton Roads waterway, and the Norfolk naval complex during descent on typical southwesterly approaches. The water features and military installations create distinctive visual landmarks. Notable sights include: James River (wide estuary), Hampton Roads harbor, Naval Station Norfolk (visible as geometric pier structures), Downtown Norfolk skyline.

The flight from Bradley International (BDL) to Norfolk International (ORF) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Connecticut and Rhode Island, then over the Atlantic coastal plain of southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Notable features include the Quinebaug River valley, Narragansett Bay (visible as a large water body with islands if flying at lower altitudes or during clear conditions), and the transition from New England's forested terrain to the flatter coastal plain approaching Virginia. The Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay approaches occur in the final descent phase.