About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Washington to Fort Lauderdale. While the left side wins at takeoff for the DC views, the right side delivers the better overall experience. Once the flight tracks southeast over the Carolinas and Georgia, the right side faces east toward the Atlantic coastline, offering glimpses of barrier islands, coastal sounds, and eventually the stunning Florida approach over turquoise water and the Fort Lauderdale beachfront.
What can I see during takeoff from Washington Dulles International in Washington?
During takeoff from Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. IAD typically departs east on runway 01R/19L or 01C/19C. Climbing out heading southeast, the left side faces northeast toward Washington DC proper, giving clear views of the Potomac River and the Capitol/Mall area. The right side looks toward suburban Virginia with little of note. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Washington DC Mall corridor, Reagan National Airport visible to the northeast, Chesapeake Bay beginning to appear on the horizon.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. FLL typically lands on runway 10R/28L or 10L/28R, approaching from the west heading east. On the right side you get the Atlantic Ocean coastline, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and the Intracoastal Waterway clearly laid out below. The left side faces inland over suburban Broward County sprawl. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale Beach barrier island, Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades cruise terminal, Atlantic Ocean.
How long is the flight from Washington to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Washington to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The flight path tracks southeast over the Virginia Piedmont, then crosses the Carolinas where the right side shows the Outer Banks barrier islands and Pamlico Sound in the distance. Over South Carolina and Georgia the coastal plain is flat and featureless at altitude. Crossing into Florida the right side reveals the St. Johns River near Jacksonville, then the Space Coast near Cape Canaveral as a faint peninsula on the horizon, before the final descent over the Everglades and Broward County.