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ILG → TPA
Which side of the plane to sit from New Castle Airport (Wilmington) to Tampa International Airport (Tampa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers stunning views of the Atlantic coastline, including the Delmarva Peninsula and the barrier islands of the Carolinas, followed by a scenic approach over the Florida peninsula.
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Delmarva Coastline
Aerial views of the Delaware and Maryland beaches, including Rehoboth and Ocean City's sandy strips.
Outer Banks
The narrow, fragile barrier islands of North Carolina stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Charleston Harbor
The historic peninsula of Charleston, South Carolina, and the iconic Ravenel Bridge.
St. Johns River
The massive, north-flowing river cutting through the greenery of Jacksonville and Northern Florida.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
During the final descent into TPA, catch a glimpse of this iconic cable-stayed bridge over Tampa Bay.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic. This side is also preferred for the standard arrival patterns into Tampa, which often bank over the Gulf and provide a full view of the bay area. Keep an eye out for Cape Canaveral in the distance if the flight path stays slightly offshore.
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Chesapeake Bay
Views of the massive estuary and the engineering feat of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Piedmont Plateau
The rolling green hills and dense forests of the Carolinas and Georgia inland regions.
Okefenokee Swamp
A vast, dark-water wilderness straddling the Georgia and Florida border, identifiable by its unique texture.
Orlando Area Lakes
Distant views of the numerous lakes in Central Florida and the urban sprawl of the theme park capital.
Florida Lake District
Thousands of small, circular sinkhole lakes dotting the landscape as you enter Central Florida.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side provides a better perspective of the interior wetlands and the transition from the Appalachian foothills to the flat Florida landscape. On clear days, you can see the expansive agricultural grids of the South.
Book Hotels in TampaDistance: 1,449 km (900 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: ILG (39.67869949, -75.60649872)
Arrival: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Route Type: Domestic
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