DCA→PVDWashington to ProvidenceRonald Reagan Washington NationaltoTheodore Francis Green State

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Washington to Providence. The left side wins on both ends: a scenic monument-lined departure from DCA and a bay-and-skyline approach into PVD, while the right side offers mostly flat suburban and inland terrain for the whole short flight.

During takeoff from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DCA northbound, the left side gives a classic view over the Potomac River, the National Mall with its monuments, and the Washington skyline before the turn north. It's one of the most recognizable urban departures in the US. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Washington Monument and National Mall, Capitol dome, Georgetown waterfront.

When landing at Theodore Francis Green State (PVD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to PVD from the south, the left side often catches views of Narragansett Bay and the Providence skyline as the plane banks toward the runway. The bay's inlets and coastline add visual interest missing from the flat interior approach on the right. Notable sights include: Narragansett Bay, Providence downtown skyline, Warwick coastline, Rhode Island Sound.

The flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State (PVD) takes 1h 25m.

Chesapeake Bay's northern reaches, rolling hills of southern New Jersey and Connecticut, and the urban corridor between Philadelphia and New York visible from cruising altitude.