Takeoff views of Utah's high plateau country are more dramatic and geographically distinctive than the landing approach into the Piedmont. The Pink Cliffs and Markagunt Plateau offer superior visual interest from the right side during departure.
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Flight Path
Cedar City to Florence is 1,873 miles (3,014 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Colorado Plateau, descends through the Kaibab Plateau region, then transitions into the Basin and Range topography of Arizona and New Mexico before entering the Atlantic Coastal Plain near the Appalachian foothills. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Grand Canyon region (visible from altitude on clear days), the Mogollon Rim, and the transition into the Piedmont near the North Carolina-South Carolina border.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDC
RIGHTCedar City Regional typically departs to the east or northeast. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the Pink Cliffs escarpment and the Markagunt Plateau rising directly off the wing, with the High Plateaus receding eastward.
Landing at FLO
LEFTApproaching Florence Regional from the west typically uses runways aligned east-west. Left-side seats capture the Pee Dee River valley and the transition from the Piedmont into the coastal plain, with views of the river's meandering course and surrounding agricultural land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) to Florence Rgnl (FLO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cedar City to Florence. Takeoff views of Utah's high plateau country are more dramatic and geographically distinctive than the landing approach into the Piedmont. The Pink Cliffs and Markagunt Plateau offer superior visual interest from the right side during departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
During takeoff from Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Cedar City Regional typically departs to the east or northeast. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the Pink Cliffs escarpment and the Markagunt Plateau rising directly off the wing, with the High Plateaus receding eastward. Notable sights include: Pink Cliffs (Wasatch Formation), Markagunt Plateau, Ashdown Gorge, High Plateaus ridge line.
What can I see when landing at Florence Rgnl in Florence?
When landing at Florence Rgnl (FLO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Florence Regional from the west typically uses runways aligned east-west. Left-side seats capture the Pee Dee River valley and the transition from the Piedmont into the coastal plain, with views of the river's meandering course and surrounding agricultural land. Notable sights include: Pee Dee River, Piedmont-Coastal Plain transition zone, Florence city grid, surrounding agricultural fields.
How long is the flight from Cedar City to Florence?
The flight from Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) to Florence Rgnl (FLO) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,873 miles (3,014 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cedar City to Florence flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Colorado Plateau, descends through the Kaibab Plateau region, then transitions into the Basin and Range topography of Arizona and New Mexico before entering the Atlantic Coastal Plain near the Appalachian foothills. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Grand Canyon region (visible from altitude on clear days), the Mogollon Rim, and the transition into the Piedmont near the North Carolina-South Carolina border.