While the landing approach on the left is visually spectacular, the right side during takeoff and the overall westward flight path offers more continuous scenic interest across South Carolina's river valleys and the gradual transition to higher terrain.
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Flight Path
Florence to Cedar City is 1,873 miles (3,014 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses Tennessee, passing near or over the Cumberland Plateau and its dissected terrain, then enters the high desert of northern Arizona and southern Utah. Notable features include the Tennessee River valley, the transition from Appalachian foothills to the Great Plains, and the Colorado Plateau's distinctive mesas and canyons as you approach Cedar City from the east.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FLO
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Pee Dee River valley and the rolling terrain of central South Carolina as you climb westward. The left side faces toward the Atlantic coastal plain with fewer distinctive features.
Landing at CDC
LEFTLeft side provides excellent views of the Colorado Plateau's distinctive red rock formations, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and the approach to Cedar City nestled in the high desert. Right side faces toward less visually distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Florence Rgnl (FLO) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Florence to Cedar City. While the landing approach on the left is visually spectacular, the right side during takeoff and the overall westward flight path offers more continuous scenic interest across South Carolina's river valleys and the gradual transition to higher terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Florence Rgnl in Florence?
During takeoff from Florence Rgnl (FLO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Pee Dee River valley and the rolling terrain of central South Carolina as you climb westward. The left side faces toward the Atlantic coastal plain with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Pee Dee River, Florence city grid, rolling Piedmont foothills to the west, Lake City area to the northwest.
What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides excellent views of the Colorado Plateau's distinctive red rock formations, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and the approach to Cedar City nestled in the high desert. Right side faces toward less visually distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Cedar Breaks National Monument, Markagunt Plateau, red rock formations and hoodoos, Cedar City valley floor.
How long is the flight from Florence to Cedar City?
The flight from Florence Rgnl (FLO) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,873 miles (3,014 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Florence to Cedar City flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses Tennessee, passing near or over the Cumberland Plateau and its dissected terrain, then enters the high desert of northern Arizona and southern Utah. Notable features include the Tennessee River valley, the transition from Appalachian foothills to the Great Plains, and the Colorado Plateau's distinctive mesas and canyons as you approach Cedar City from the east.