Right-side seats deliver superior scenery for both departure and arrival phases. The Mississippi River valley during climb-out and the Atlantic coastal development during descent make the right side consistently more rewarding for this route.
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Flight Path
Belleville to Fort Lauderdale is 1,029 miles (1,656 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Tennessee River valley, Cumberland Plateau, Great Smoky Mountains (distant southern horizon), Georgia piedmont, Chattahoochee River system, transition from Appalachian terrain to Atlantic coastal plain
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLV
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Mississippi River valley and the Illinois landscape as you climb out westbound from Scott AFB. The river's meanders and surrounding floodplain are distinctive from altitude.
Landing at FLL
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views of the Atlantic coastline, Port Everglades, and the Miami-Fort Lauderdale urban corridor during descent into FLL. The contrast between developed areas and the ocean is striking.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Belleville to Fort Lauderdale. Right-side seats deliver superior scenery for both departure and arrival phases. The Mississippi River valley during climb-out and the Atlantic coastal development during descent make the right side consistently more rewarding for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Scott Afb Midamerica in Belleville?
During takeoff from Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Mississippi River valley and the Illinois landscape as you climb out westbound from Scott AFB. The river's meanders and surrounding floodplain are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Illinois River confluence area, St. Louis metropolitan region to the southwest, bluff formations along the river valley.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views of the Atlantic coastline, Port Everglades, and the Miami-Fort Lauderdale urban corridor during descent into FLL. The contrast between developed areas and the ocean is striking. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Port Everglades shipping channel, Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan sprawl, Intracoastal Waterway.
How long is the flight from Belleville to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,029 miles (1,656 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Belleville to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
Tennessee River valley, Cumberland Plateau, Great Smoky Mountains (distant southern horizon), Georgia piedmont, Chattahoochee River system, transition from Appalachian terrain to Atlantic coastal plain