While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach into BWI provides more dramatic and extensive water features (Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River, and Baltimore Harbor) that are visually distinctive and memorable. The left side captures these better during descent.
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Flight Path
Savannah to Baltimore is 549 miles (884 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path northward crosses the Outer Banks region of North Carolina (visible as thin barrier islands if at lower altitude), then proceeds over the Piedmont region of North Carolina and Virginia. The Neuse River and Cape Fear region are visible during early climb. Mid-flight crosses over central Virginia with the Appalachian foothills visible to the west as a distant ridge line. The Potomac River becomes visible in the final descent phase as it winds through northern Virginia and Maryland toward the Chesapeake Bay.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SAV
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Savannah River and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northward. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the barrier islands of the Georgia coast receding below.
Landing at BWI
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into BWI. You'll see the Patapsco River, Baltimore Harbor, and the Chesapeake Bay's northern reaches as the aircraft approaches from the south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Savannah to Baltimore. While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach into BWI provides more dramatic and extensive water features (Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River, and Baltimore Harbor) that are visually distinctive and memorable. The left side captures these better during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Savannah Hilton Head International in Savannah?
During takeoff from Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Savannah River and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northward. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the barrier islands of the Georgia coast receding below. Notable sights include: Savannah River, Tybee Island, Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington River marshlands.
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into BWI. You'll see the Patapsco River, Baltimore Harbor, and the Chesapeake Bay's northern reaches as the aircraft approaches from the south. Notable sights include: Patapsco River, Baltimore Harbor, Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River.
How long is the flight from Savannah to Baltimore?
The flight from Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 549 miles (884 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Savannah to Baltimore flight path pass over?
The flight path northward crosses the Outer Banks region of North Carolina (visible as thin barrier islands if at lower altitude), then proceeds over the Piedmont region of North Carolina and Virginia. The Neuse River and Cape Fear region are visible during early climb. Mid-flight crosses over central Virginia with the Appalachian foothills visible to the west as a distant ridge line. The Potomac River becomes visible in the final descent phase as it winds through northern Virginia and Maryland toward the Chesapeake Bay.