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ALB → TPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Albany International Airport (Albany) to Tampa International Airport (Tampa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Eastern Seaboard's major metropolitan centers and the intricate geography of the Chesapeake Bay and Florida's coastline.
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Hudson Valley
Aerial views of the Hudson River and the capital region immediately after departure from Albany.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive expanse of the bay, including the Delmarva Peninsula and various bridge-tunnels.
DC/Baltimore Corridor
Distant but clear views of the urban sprawl and monuments of the U.S. capital region.
Outer Banks
Visuals of the thin barrier islands of North Carolina during the mid-flight cruise.
Tampa Bay Approach
Stunning views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the bay's turquoise waters on final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic horizon. This side is also better for spotting the dense city lights of the Northeast Corridor during night flights. On arrival into TPA, the left side often gets a better view of downtown Tampa depending on wind direction.
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Catskill Mountains
The rolling, forested peaks of the Catskills visible shortly after takeoff from ALB.
Appalachian Ridges
Continuous views of the ancient, ridged mountain chains through Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The iconic misty peaks of western North Carolina and South Carolina.
Central Florida Lakes
A patchwork of thousands of sinkhole lakes visible as the plane crosses the Florida border.
Opt for the right side on late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Appalachian range. This side provides a more nature-centric view with vast forests and mountain terrain. For TPA landings, the right side often looks out over the Gulf of Mexico and the Pinellas County beaches.
Book Hotels in TampaDistance: 1,821 km (1,132 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: ALB (42.74829864501953, -73.80169677734375)
Arrival: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Route Type: Domestic
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