Baltimore to Portland flight pathBWIPWM

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Flight time1h 25m
Distance451
Heading045° → 049°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side wins overall thanks to the strong Baltimore harbor and skyline views during takeoff, combined with glimpses of Chesapeake Bay, outweighing the shorter but scenic Casco Bay approach on the right during a brief flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Baltimore to Portland is 451 miles (726 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.

Rural Pennsylvania and New England hills, with brief views of the Connecticut River valley and coastal New Hampshire before descent into Maine

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Baltimore (left side) — Baltimore Inner Harbor, downtown Baltimore skyline, Chesapeake Bay

Takeoff from BWI

LEFT

Departing BWI northbound, the left side offers views over Baltimore's harbor and downtown skyline as the plane climbs, followed by Chesapeake Bay's upper reaches. The right side shows mostly flat Maryland suburbs and farmland.

Baltimore Inner Harbordowntown Baltimore skylineChesapeake Bay
BWI Baltimore Washington InternationalHub for Southwest Airlines

Landing at PWM

RIGHT

On approach into PWM from the south, the right side reveals the rocky Maine coastline, Casco Bay's scattered islands, and the city of Portland's working waterfront just before landing. The left side faces inland toward forested, featureless terrain.

Casco Bay islandsPortland waterfrontAtlantic coastline
PWM Portland International JetportPortland, United States

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to Portland International Jetport (PWM)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Baltimore to Portland. The left side wins overall thanks to the strong Baltimore harbor and skyline views during takeoff, combined with glimpses of Chesapeake Bay, outweighing the shorter but scenic Casco Bay approach on the right during a brief flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?

During takeoff from Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing BWI northbound, the left side offers views over Baltimore's harbor and downtown skyline as the plane climbs, followed by Chesapeake Bay's upper reaches. The right side shows mostly flat Maryland suburbs and farmland. Notable sights include: Baltimore Inner Harbor, downtown Baltimore skyline, Chesapeake Bay.

What can I see when landing at Portland International Jetport in Portland?

When landing at Portland International Jetport (PWM), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PWM from the south, the right side reveals the rocky Maine coastline, Casco Bay's scattered islands, and the city of Portland's working waterfront just before landing. The left side faces inland toward forested, featureless terrain. Notable sights include: Casco Bay islands, Portland waterfront, Atlantic coastline.

How long is the flight from Baltimore to Portland?

The flight from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to Portland International Jetport (PWM) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 451 miles (726 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Baltimore to Portland flight path pass over?

Rural Pennsylvania and New England hills, with brief views of the Connecticut River valley and coastal New Hampshire before descent into Maine