Seeing Lake Marion from a plane
South Carolina's largest lake, a Santee Cooper reservoir that flooded swamp forest in the 1940s. Look for stands of cypress still growing in the shallow upper end.
5 of our routes pass it. South Carolina · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Baltimore to Orlando: sit on the right, 58 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Orlando | Right | 58 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Orlando | Right | 93 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Newark | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 45 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Charlotte | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 46 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Orlando | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 58 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Lake Marion from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Marion from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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