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FWA → PIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Wayne International Airport (Fort Wayne) to St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer diverse views of the American South, the Right Side is slightly superior due to the spectacular views of the Florida Gulf Coast and the white-sand barrier islands during the final descent into St. Petersburg-Clearwater.
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Wabash & Ohio Rivers
The intersection of major Midwest waterways as the plane exits Indiana and enters Kentucky.
Cumberland Plateau
Rugged, forested terrain and deep river gorges spanning through central Tennessee and northern Alabama.
The Big Bend Coast
The dramatic transition from the Florida Panhandle forests to the shallow, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Anclote Key
A pristine, lighthouse-topped island north of Clearwater that signals the final stages of the flight.
Clearwater Beach
Unrivaled views of the Gulf's white sands, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the luxury high-rises of the Suncoast.
Book the right side for afternoon or evening flights to catch spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight; the plane typically descends parallel to the coastline, offering a perfect bird's-eye view of the barrier islands and Clearwater's famous Pier 60.
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Cincinnati & Ohio River
Aerial views of the winding Ohio River and the urban density of the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metro area.
Appalachian Foothills
The rolling green ridges of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky and the eastern Tennessee highlands.
Atlanta Skyline
A view of the sprawling 'City in a Forest' and the massive Hartsfield-Jackson airport complex from a distance.
North Florida Wetlands
The intricate patterns of the Okefenokee Swamp and the pine plantations of the Georgia-Florida border.
Tampa Bay & Skyway
On clear days, the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge is visible to the south as you enter the Tampa Bay airspace.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also excellent for spotting the urban sprawl of major hubs like Atlanta and the vast, shimmering expanse of Tampa Bay during the base leg of the landing pattern.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,471 km (914 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: FWA (40.97850037, -85.19509888)
Arrival: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Route Type: Domestic
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