Which side to sit on flying from Baltimore (BWI)?

Flying out of BWI: mornings, usually the right; afternoons, usually the left; evenings, usually the right. Some routes flip with the sun, so check your time of day.

The better side for flights leaving at that time and its usual score: landmark points after glare, plus any sunset. ☀ means that side also has more sun glare. Tap a side to open that flight; tap a column to sort by it.

Flying out of Baltimore

ToMorningAfternoonEvening
Atlanta ATL
Atlanta, Baltimore
Right34 ptsRight34 ptsRight46 pts
Boston BOS
New York City, Providence
Left35 ptsLeft33 ptsLeft48 pts
Charlotte CLT
Bank of America Stadium, Baltimore
Right27 ptsRight31 ptsRight43 pts
Denver DEN
Longs Peak, Indianapolis
Right7 ptsLeft10 ptsLeft19 pts
Fort Lauderdale FLL
Washington, Amerant Bank Arena
Right27 ptsRight21 ptsRight32 pts
Miami MIA
Washington, Gulfstream Park
Right34 ptsLeft21 ptsRight52 pts
Orlando MCO
Baltimore, Lake Marion
Right19 ptsLeft19 ptsRight38 pts
Tampa TPA
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Tampa
Right25 ptsLeft10 ptsRight37 pts

On the climb out of BWI

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, with no clouds. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

Questions

Which side of the plane sees Baltimore on takeoff from BWI?

Usually the right. It depends on the route and the runway in use: open your route for its usual climb-out.

Which side is best flying out of Baltimore in the morning?

Usually the right. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

Which side is best flying out of Baltimore in the afternoon?

Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

Which side is best flying out of Baltimore in the evening?

Usually the right. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

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