While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic scenery. The Appalachian topography and Lehigh Valley landscape during descent offer more visually distinctive geography than the relatively flat Florida coastline.
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Flight Path
Fort Lauderdale to Allentown/Bethlehem is 1,043 miles (1,678 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Appalachian Mountains including the Blue Ridge and Ridge-and-Valley provinces. Notable features include the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, the Potomac River valley, and the transition from the Atlantic Coastal Plain through the Piedmont into the Appalachian highlands. The Delaware River valley becomes visible as you approach Pennsylvania.
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Takeoff from FLL
RIGHTRight side seats offer views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Florida coastline as you climb out northwestward from FLL. You'll see the barrier islands, inlets, and the contrast between developed coastal areas and open water.
Landing at ABE
LEFTLeft side seats provide excellent views during descent into ABE. You'll see the Lehigh Valley's geography including the ridge-and-valley topography of the Appalachian region, the Lehigh River valley, and the transition from rural farmland to developed areas around Allentown.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Allentown/Bethlehem. While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic scenery. The Appalachian topography and Lehigh Valley landscape during descent offer more visually distinctive geography than the relatively flat Florida coastline.
What can I see during takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
During takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side seats offer views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Florida coastline as you climb out northwestward from FLL. You'll see the barrier islands, inlets, and the contrast between developed coastal areas and open water. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Florida's barrier island chain (including Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pompano Beach), Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades.
What can I see when landing at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown/Bethlehem?
When landing at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side seats provide excellent views during descent into ABE. You'll see the Lehigh Valley's geography including the ridge-and-valley topography of the Appalachian region, the Lehigh River valley, and the transition from rural farmland to developed areas around Allentown. Notable sights include: Lehigh River valley, Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain, Allentown urban area, farmland and forested ridges of eastern Pennsylvania.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Allentown/Bethlehem?
The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,043 miles (1,678 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Fort Lauderdale to Allentown/Bethlehem flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Appalachian Mountains including the Blue Ridge and Ridge-and-Valley provinces. Notable features include the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, the Potomac River valley, and the transition from the Atlantic Coastal Plain through the Piedmont into the Appalachian highlands. The Delaware River valley becomes visible as you approach Pennsylvania.