Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive scenery on both legs: Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound during takeoff, and the James River and Hampton Roads complex during landing. The right side offers more continuous water-based landmarks throughout the flight.
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Flight Path
Providence to Norfolk is 420 miles (676 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses over the Delmarva Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay region. Mid-flight, you'll pass over the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, with the Chesapeake Bay visible to the west (left side). The Delaware and Potomac river valleys are also crossed during the southwestward routing. The landscape transitions from coastal New England to the flatter Tidewater and Piedmont regions of the Mid-Atlantic.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVD
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Narragansett Bay and the Rhode Island coastline as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the bay's islands and the Atlantic shoreline receding beneath you during the initial climb.
Landing at ORF
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Norfolk. You'll see the James River, Hampton Roads waterway, and the Norfolk naval facilities as you approach from the northwest. The Elizabeth River and downtown Norfolk are also visible on the left side during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Theodore Francis Green State (PVD) to Norfolk International (ORF)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Providence to Norfolk. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive scenery on both legs: Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound during takeoff, and the James River and Hampton Roads complex during landing. The right side offers more continuous water-based landmarks throughout the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Theodore Francis Green State in Providence?
During takeoff from Theodore Francis Green State (PVD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Narragansett Bay and the Rhode Island coastline as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the bay's islands and the Atlantic shoreline receding beneath you during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound, Atlantic coastline, Providence metropolitan area.
What can I see when landing at Norfolk International in Norfolk?
When landing at Norfolk International (ORF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Norfolk. You'll see the James River, Hampton Roads waterway, and the Norfolk naval facilities as you approach from the northwest. The Elizabeth River and downtown Norfolk are also visible on the left side during final approach. Notable sights include: James River, Hampton Roads, Elizabeth River, Norfolk naval station and waterfront.
How long is the flight from Providence to Norfolk?
The flight from Theodore Francis Green State (PVD) to Norfolk International (ORF) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 420 miles (676 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Providence to Norfolk flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses over the Delmarva Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay region. Mid-flight, you'll pass over the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, with the Chesapeake Bay visible to the west (left side). The Delaware and Potomac river valleys are also crossed during the southwestward routing. The landscape transitions from coastal New England to the flatter Tidewater and Piedmont regions of the Mid-Atlantic.