Both sides are modest given the flat terrain crossed for most of the route, but the left side edges ahead due to the San Antonio skyline departure view, while cruise offers little differentiation over the flat Southeast and Piedmont region.
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Flight Path
San Antonio to Baltimore is 1,406 miles (2,262 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Flat terrain of the Mississippi River valley and rolling hills of the Appalachian foothills in Tennessee and Virginia, with the Blue Ridge Mountains occasionally visible in the distance depending on routing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SAT
LEFTDeparting SAT on the typical southeast-facing runway configuration, the left side offers views back over downtown San Antonio's skyline and the city's south side before the climb turns the route northeast toward the mid-Atlantic.
Landing at BWI
RIGHTOn approach into BWI from the southwest, the right side gives passengers a view over the Chesapeake Bay's western shore and the Baltimore harbor area as the aircraft descends, offering more distinct urban and water features than the flatter Maryland countryside on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Antonio International (SAT) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Antonio to Baltimore. Both sides are modest given the flat terrain crossed for most of the route, but the left side edges ahead due to the San Antonio skyline departure view, while cruise offers little differentiation over the flat Southeast and Piedmont region.
What can I see during takeoff from San Antonio International in San Antonio?
During takeoff from San Antonio International (SAT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SAT on the typical southeast-facing runway configuration, the left side offers views back over downtown San Antonio's skyline and the city's south side before the climb turns the route northeast toward the mid-Atlantic. Notable sights include: Downtown San Antonio skyline, San Antonio River bends, Alamo area rooftops.
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 into BWI from the southwest, the right side gives passengers a view over the Chesapeake Bay's western shore and the Baltimore harbor area as the aircraft descends, offering more distinct urban and water features than the flatter Maryland countryside on the left. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay shoreline, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Baltimore?
The flight from San Antonio International (SAT) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,406 miles (2,262 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the San Antonio to Baltimore flight path pass over?
Flat terrain of the Mississippi River valley and rolling hills of the Appalachian foothills in Tennessee and Virginia, with the Blue Ridge Mountains occasionally visible in the distance depending on routing.