While left offers good takeoff scenery over the Chesapeake Bay, right-side seats capture superior landing views of the Arkansas River and Tulsa's geography. The landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive terrain features than the takeoff.
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Flight Path
Baltimore to Tulsa is 1,069 miles (1,720 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills (eastern West Virginia and Kentucky), the Ohio River valley, and transitions into the flatter terrain of Indiana and Illinois. The Mississippi River is visible during the western portion of the flight. The landscape gradually transitions from forested eastern terrain to the agricultural plains of the Midwest, with the Ohio River being the most prominent water feature in the midpoint of the journey.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BWI
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Patapsco River estuary and Chesapeake Bay as the aircraft climbs westward out of BWI. The water features and Baltimore's urban sprawl are distinctive from altitude during the initial climb.
Landing at TUL
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Tulsa, showing the Arkansas River and the city's location in the transition zone between the Great Plains and eastern woodlands. The river's distinctive meanders are visible from altitude.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to Tulsa International (TUL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Baltimore to Tulsa. While left offers good takeoff scenery over the Chesapeake Bay, right-side seats capture superior landing views of the Arkansas River and Tulsa's geography. The landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive terrain features than the takeoff.
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. Left-side seats offer views of the Patapsco River estuary and Chesapeake Bay as the aircraft climbs westward out of BWI. The water features and Baltimore's urban sprawl are distinctive from altitude during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River estuary, Baltimore Harbor, Patuxent River to the south.
What can I see when landing at Tulsa International in Tulsa?
When landing at Tulsa International (TUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Tulsa, showing the Arkansas River and the city's location in the transition zone between the Great Plains and eastern woodlands. The river's distinctive meanders are visible from altitude. Notable sights include: Arkansas River, Tulsa urban area, Caney River confluence, forested terrain of eastern Oklahoma.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Tulsa?
The flight from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to Tulsa International (TUL) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,069 miles (1,720 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Baltimore to Tulsa flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills (eastern West Virginia and Kentucky), the Ohio River valley, and transitions into the flatter terrain of Indiana and Illinois. The Mississippi River is visible during the western portion of the flight. The landscape gradually transitions from forested eastern terrain to the agricultural plains of the Midwest, with the Ohio River being the most prominent water feature in the midpoint of the journey.