Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Omaha to Fort Myers. Right side dominates both takeoff and landing phases with superior geographic features. The Missouri River departure and Caloosahatchee estuary arrival both favor right-side seating, making it the clear choice for this route.

During takeoff from Eppley Afld (OMA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side seats capture the Missouri River's distinctive meandering loops north and east of Eppley, plus the Platte River confluence visible during initial climb. Left side faces the flat western suburbs with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Missouri River with visible bends, Platte River confluence, Omaha metropolitan area grid, Council Bluffs Iowa across the river.

When landing at Southwest Florida International (RSW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Caloosahatchee River estuary and Sanibel Island's distinctive barrier island shape during approach. Left side faces inland pine forests with less geographic character. Notable sights include: Caloosahatchee River estuary, Sanibel Island barrier island, Pine Island Sound, Gulf of Mexico coastline.

The flight from Eppley Afld (OMA) to Southwest Florida International (RSW) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

Flight path crosses central Illinois over the Illinois River valley, then transitions into Indiana and Kentucky airspace. The Ohio River becomes visible during the descent phase approaching Tennessee and northern Florida. The route generally follows a southeast trajectory across the Mississippi River basin, with the Tennessee River valley and Alabama-Georgia border regions visible during cruise. No major mountain ranges are encountered—the Appalachian foothills remain far to the east. The landscape transitions from Midwestern agricultural plains to increasingly forested terrain with more water features (lakes, rivers) visible in the southern states.