Which side to sit on from Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale?
Sit on the right side flying Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). It has the better view on 7 of 9 daily flights, with DC, Miami and Guitar Hotel.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 4 of 4 flights | Washington, Amerant Bank Arena, Miami |
| Afternoon | Right | 2 of 4 flights | Washington DC Mall, Amerant Bank Arena, Cape Fear |
| Evening | Right | 1 of 1 flights | Washington, Hard Rock Guitar Hotel, Miami |
What you'll see
- DC on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Virginia Beach on the left, 21 min after takeoff
- Ft. Lauderdale on the left, 114 min after takeoff
- Amerant Bank Arena on the right, 116 min after takeoff
- Guitar Hotel on the right, 120 min after takeoff
- Miami on the right, 121 min after takeoff
Based on 9 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale?
The right. This flight heads south, so the western sky is on the right. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The right side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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