About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Washington Dulles International (IAD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington. The right side delivers the spectacular Atlantic coastline departure from Fort Lauderdale, and while the left side wins at landing for DC views, the right side still gets reasonable Potomac glimpses on approach. The takeoff scenery on the right is significantly more dramatic and memorable than the inland views on the left.
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 north on runway 10L/28R or 10R/28L. A northbound departure on the right side gives you views over Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades, and the Atlantic coastline stretching toward Miami. The left side faces inland over flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Port Everglades cruise terminal, Fort Lauderdale Beach and barrier island, Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean coastline.
What can I see when landing at Washington Dulles International in Washington?
When landing at Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dulles typically lands on runways 01L/R from the south or 19L/R from the north. On a southbound approach from the north, the left side faces east toward the Potomac River, the Washington DC skyline, and the National Mall. On a northbound approach, the left side still captures the best views of the DC monuments and the Potomac as you cross into Virginia. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Washington DC National Mall and monuments, Tysons Corner urban cluster, Blue Ridge Mountains on the western horizon.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington?
The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Washington Dulles International (IAD) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes.
What does the Fort Lauderdale to Washington flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north-northeast up the Eastern Seaboard. Expect views of the Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center area over eastern Florida, the Georgia and South Carolina coastal plain and barrier islands, the Outer Banks of North Carolina visible as a thin strip of sand on the right side, the Hampton Roads area and Chesapeake Bay mouth, and then the broad Chesapeake Bay itself before crossing into the Virginia and Maryland suburbs approaching Dulles.