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BGR → PIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Bangor International Airport (Bangor) to St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, the unique geography of the Outer Banks, and the Florida Space Coast during the descent.
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Maine & Massachusetts Coast
Aerial views of the rugged New England shoreline, including the hook of Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
The Outer Banks
Dramatic views of the thin barrier islands of North Carolina, including Cape Hatteras and the surrounding turquoise shoals.
Kennedy Space Center
As you enter Florida airspace, look for the massive VAB building and launch pads along the Atlantic coast near Cape Canaveral.
Orlando Attractions
On the descent, you can often spot the sprawling complexes of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios to the southeast.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic. This side is superior for seeing the dramatic transition from the deep blue ocean to the emerald waters of the Florida shelf. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Carolinas for the best shots of the barrier islands.
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Appalachian Piedmont
The rolling green hills and dense forests of the Piedmont region stretching from Virginia through the Carolinas.
East Coast Megalopolis
Distant but impressive views of the urban corridors of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. depending on the flight path.
Florida Lake District
Views of thousands of small freshwater lakes dotting the central Florida landscape during the initial descent phase.
Tampa Bay & Skyway Bridge
Stunning views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the sparkling waters of Tampa Bay as the plane banks for arrival at PIE.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico as you approach St. Petersburg. It provides the best perspective of the urban layout of the Tampa Bay area and the intricate bridge systems during the final approach. Seasonal winter flights may offer views of snow-capped peaks in the distant Appalachians.
Book Hotels in St. PetersburgDistance: 2,245 km (1,395 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: BGR (44.80739974975586, -68.82810211181639)
Arrival: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Route Type: Domestic
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