While takeoff offers good coastal views on the right, the landing approach into BWI provides more dramatic geography with the Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River estuary visible on the left. The approach descent offers extended viewing time over significant water features and Baltimore's urban landscape.
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Flight Path
Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore is 928 miles (1,493 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The flight path crosses over the Outer Banks of North Carolina (visible as a thin barrier island chain if flying at lower altitudes during clear conditions), then proceeds north over the Atlantic coastal plain. The Appalachian foothills become visible on the western horizon as you approach the Mid-Atlantic region. The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay watershed dominate the final approach corridor into BWI.
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Takeoff from FLL
RIGHTFLL typically departs eastbound (Runways 08L/08R or 09L/09R), so right-side seats face the Atlantic Ocean and the Fort Lauderdale coastline during initial climb. You'll see the beach strip and offshore waters clearly before turning north.
Landing at BWI
LEFTBWI typically lands westbound (Runways 10L/10R or 15L/15R), so left-side seats face the Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River estuary during approach. You'll see the water body and Baltimore's Inner Harbor area before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore. While takeoff offers good coastal views on the right, the landing approach into BWI provides more dramatic geography with the Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River estuary visible on the left. The approach descent offers extended viewing time over significant water features and Baltimore's urban landscape.
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. FLL typically departs eastbound (Runways 08L/08R or 09L/09R), so right-side seats face the Atlantic Ocean and the Fort Lauderdale coastline during initial climb. You'll see the beach strip and offshore waters clearly before turning north. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale Beach and coastal high-rises, Port Everglades shipping channel, Intracoastal Waterway.
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Left side for the best views. BWI typically lands westbound (Runways 10L/10R or 15L/15R), so left-side seats face the Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River estuary during approach. You'll see the water body and Baltimore's Inner Harbor area before touchdown. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River, Baltimore Inner Harbor and downtown skyline, Dundalk industrial area.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?
The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 928 miles (1,493 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses over the Outer Banks of North Carolina (visible as a thin barrier island chain if flying at lower altitudes during clear conditions), then proceeds north over the Atlantic coastal plain. The Appalachian foothills become visible on the western horizon as you approach the Mid-Atlantic region. The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay watershed dominate the final approach corridor into BWI.