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CHS → TPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston) to Tampa International Airport (Tampa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the South Carolina lowcountry marshes during departure and provides the most dramatic views of the Tampa skyline and Tampa Bay upon descent into TPA.
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Lowcountry Wetlands
Intricate networks of tidal creeks and marshes surrounding Charleston and the Savannah River delta.
Okefenokee Swamp
A massive, dark expanse of freshwater swamp straddling the Georgia-Florida border.
Nature Coast
The pristine, undeveloped Gulf of Mexico shoreline near Crystal River as you cross into Central Florida.
Downtown Tampa
A stunning view of the skyscrapers and the Hillsborough River during the final approach into the airport.
Raymond James Stadium
The home of the Buccaneers, complete with its pirate ship, is often visible just moments before touchdown.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for evening flights, offering spectacular colors over the Gulf. For the best landing views, choose this side as planes typically approach TPA from the north, placing the city skyline and stadium directly out your window.
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Charleston Harbor
Aerial perspective of Fort Sumter and the historic Battery district immediately after takeoff.
Hilton Head Island
The distinctive shoe-shaped island and its expansive golf courses are visible along the South Carolina coast.
St. Augustine
Look for the Castillo de San Marcos and the historic grid of the oldest city in the United States.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
On specific southern approaches, the iconic yellow cables of the Skyway Bridge can be seen spanning Tampa Bay.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for spotting the Atlantic coastline early in the flight, though you may lose the shore as the plane cuts across the Florida peninsula.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 597 km (371 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Arrival: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Route Type: Domestic
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