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ACY → TPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Atlantic City International Airport (Atlantic City) to Tampa International Airport (Tampa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior coastal perspective, featuring the dramatic barrier islands of the Outer Banks and the historic harbors of the Southeast coastline.
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Jersey Shore & Cape May
Aerial views of the southern New Jersey coastline and the tip of the Cape May peninsula shortly after departure.
Outer Banks (OBX)
Spectacular views of the thin, sandy barrier islands of North Carolina, including Cape Hatteras and Pamlico Sound.
Charleston Harbor
The distinctive historic battery, Fort Sumter, and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River.
Georgia Barrier Islands
The wild, untouched marshes and beaches of Tybee, St. Simons, and Cumberland Islands.
Northeast Florida Coast
Passing over the historic city of St. Augustine and the long stretches of Daytona Beach before crossing inland.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, though glare can be intense. This side provides the most iconic views of the Eastern Seaboard's geography. Look for the distinct change in water color as you cross the Gulf Stream current off the Carolinas.
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Chesapeake Bay
Views of the massive estuary system and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia to the east.
Research Triangle
The sprawling urban and wooded landscapes of the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area in North Carolina.
Okefenokee Swamp
A massive, dark-water wilderness area near the Georgia-Florida border known for its unique wetland ecosystem.
Nature Coast Springs
The clear blue spring-fed rivers and estuaries of Florida's west-central coast near Crystal River.
Tampa Bay Approach
On final descent, enjoy sweeping views of the Howard Frankland Bridge and the Tampa city skyline.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to witness the sunset over the inland forests and the Gulf of Mexico. During the approach into TPA, this side often provides a better view of the downtown Tampa skyline and the bay's bridge infrastructure depending on the landing runway.
Book Hotels in TampaDistance: 1,472 km (915 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: ACY (39.45759963989258, -74.57720184326172)
Arrival: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Route Type: Domestic
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