Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burlington to Raleigh-durham. While right seats win on takeoff, left seats provide superior views during the longer descent and landing phase into RDU, where the Piedmont geography and regional cities are more visually distinctive than the climb-out from BTV.

During takeoff from Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Right side for the best views. BTV typically departs runway 15 (southbound) or 33 (northbound). Right-side seats offer views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains immediately after departure, while left seats face inland terrain. For maximum visual interest during climb-out, right is superior. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain (west), Green Mountains (east), Adirondack Mountains (northwest, New York side), Burlington urban area (directly below).

When landing at Raleigh Durham International (RDU), sit on the Left side for the best views. RDU typically lands runway 05L/05R (northeast approach) or 23L/23R (southwest approach). Left-side seats during a northeast approach offer views of the Piedmont terrain, Durham and Chapel Hill areas, and the transition from forested land to airport infrastructure. This provides more interesting geography than the right side. Notable sights include: Piedmont plateau terrain (rolling hills), Durham urban area, Chapel Hill area, Neuse River valley.

The flight from Burlington International (BTV) to Raleigh Durham International (RDU) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Appalachian region. Notable features include: the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains (New York, early flight), the ridge-and-valley topography of Pennsylvania (central Appalachians), and the transition into the Piedmont plateau of North Carolina. The Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) may be visible to the west depending on exact routing. Most of the flight occurs over forested terrain with limited major cities visible at altitude until approaching the Piedmont.