The left side captures the Washington DC skyline on departure and the Atlantic coastline with Myrtle Beach's beachfront on arrival, while the right side shows mostly flat, featureless Virginia and Carolina coastal plain for the entire route.
Flight Path
Coastal plain of eastern Virginia and North Carolina, Chesapeake Bay's southern reaches, and the Atlantic shoreline near the Outer Banks visible in the distance to the east
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DCA
LEFTDeparting DCA northbound along the Potomac before turning south, the left side faces the DC skyline directly across the river - the Washington Monument, Capitol dome, and Pentagon are all visible in quick succession during the initial climb.
Landing at MYR
LEFTOn approach into Myrtle Beach, the flight path parallels the Atlantic coastline, and the left side offers views of the barrier beach strip, the Grand Strand's hotel towers, and the open ocean stretching to the horizon.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) to Myrtle Beach International (MYR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Washington to Myrtle Beach. The left side captures the Washington DC skyline on departure and the Atlantic coastline with Myrtle Beach's beachfront on arrival, while the right side shows mostly flat, featureless Virginia and Carolina coastal plain for the entire route.
What can I see during takeoff from Ronald Reagan Washington National in Washington?
During takeoff from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DCA northbound along the Potomac before turning south, the left side faces the DC skyline directly across the river - the Washington Monument, Capitol dome, and Pentagon are all visible in quick succession during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, Potomac River.
What can I see when landing at Myrtle Beach International in Myrtle Beach?
When landing at Myrtle Beach International (MYR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Myrtle Beach, the flight path parallels the Atlantic coastline, and the left side offers views of the barrier beach strip, the Grand Strand's hotel towers, and the open ocean stretching to the horizon. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach Grand Strand, Intracoastal Waterway.
How long is the flight from Washington to Myrtle Beach?
The flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) to Myrtle Beach International (MYR) takes 1h 25m.
What does the Washington to Myrtle Beach flight path pass over?
Coastal plain of eastern Virginia and North Carolina, Chesapeake Bay's southern reaches, and the Atlantic shoreline near the Outer Banks visible in the distance to the east