About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Raleigh Durham International (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Raleigh-durham to Fort Lauderdale. Right-side seats provide better scenery during takeoff with the Neuse River and Raleigh visible, while left-side dominates landing with coastal views. Right edges out left because the takeoff segment offers more varied and distinctive natural features over a longer viewing window.
What can I see during takeoff from Raleigh Durham International in Raleigh-durham?
During takeoff from Raleigh Durham International (RDU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Neuse River and downtown Raleigh's grid pattern during initial climb. The river curves distinctly southeast of the airport, and the city's urban core is visible immediately to the south. Notable sights include: Neuse River, downtown Raleigh skyline, Jordan Lake (visible to the southwest at altitude), Piedmont terrain transitioning eastward.
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 Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline, New River inlet, and the barrier islands north of Fort Lauderdale during descent. The Intracoastal Waterway and Port Everglades are also visible on approach. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean and barrier islands, Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades shipping channels, New River inlet.
How long is the flight from Raleigh-durham to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Raleigh Durham International (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Raleigh-durham to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Coastal Plain of North Carolina and South Carolina, passing over the Cape Fear River basin and the Great Pee Dee River system. Coastal marshlands and estuaries become visible as the aircraft approaches the South Carolina-Georgia border. The flight then continues over the Atlantic coastal region, with glimpses of the Savannah River estuary and Georgia's coastal marshes before turning south toward Florida. The final approach crosses the Florida peninsula's eastern edge, with the transition from inland swamps and lakes to the developed Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area.