The right side wins narrowly thanks to glimpses of downtown Kansas City at departure and the Chesapeake Bay with Baltimore's skyline on arrival, adding urban and water interest to an otherwise flat midwestern route.
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Flight Path
Kansas City to Baltimore is 964 miles (1,552 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight passes over the flat agricultural plains of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, then crosses the Appalachian foothills of West Virginia and western Maryland before descending toward the Chesapeake Bay region.
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Takeoff from MCI
RIGHTDeparting MCI eastbound, the right side offers views over the Missouri River valley and downtown Kansas City's skyline as the plane climbs, while the left side shows mostly flat suburban sprawl.
Landing at BWI
RIGHTOn approach to BWI from the west, the right side reveals the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore's Inner Harbor skyline shortly before landing, giving passengers a strong urban and waterfront view unavailable on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kansas City International (MCI) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kansas City to Baltimore. The right side wins narrowly thanks to glimpses of downtown Kansas City at departure and the Chesapeake Bay with Baltimore's skyline on arrival, adding urban and water interest to an otherwise flat midwestern route.
What can I see during takeoff from Kansas City International in Kansas City?
During takeoff from Kansas City International (MCI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MCI eastbound, the right side offers views over the Missouri River valley and downtown Kansas City's skyline as the plane climbs, while the left side shows mostly flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Missouri River, Downtown Kansas City skyline, Kansas City International's surrounding farmland patchwork.
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to BWI from the west, the right side reveals the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore's Inner Harbor skyline shortly before landing, giving passengers a strong urban and waterfront view unavailable on the left. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, downtown Baltimore skyline.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Baltimore?
The flight from Kansas City International (MCI) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 964 miles (1,552 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kansas City to Baltimore flight path pass over?
The flight passes over the flat agricultural plains of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, then crosses the Appalachian foothills of West Virginia and western Maryland before descending toward the Chesapeake Bay region.