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LEX → PIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Blue Grass Airport (Lexington KY) to St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the descent into the Tampa Bay area, providing expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico and the scenic Florida coastline during the final approach.
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Tennessee River
The winding curves of the Tennessee River as the flight path crosses northern Alabama.
Tallahassee
The capital city of Florida and its surrounding canopy of trees visible as you enter the Panhandle.
Gulf of Mexico
The stunning transition from the green coastline to the deep blue and turquoise waters of the Gulf.
Florida West Coast
Aerial views of the white sand beaches of the Pinellas County peninsula during descent.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
The iconic yellow-cabled bridge spanning Tampa Bay is often visible during the final turn to PIE.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. On the approach to PIE, the pilot often performs a banking turn over the Gulf, offering a dramatic panoramic view of the Clearwater and St. Pete beaches.
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Daniel Boone National Forest
Dense, rugged forest terrain of southern Kentucky visible shortly after takeoff from LEX.
Cumberland Mountains
The rolling ridges and deep valleys of the Appalachian plateau along the KY-TN border.
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Distances views of the massive urban sprawl and the Hartsfield-Jackson airport hub.
Okefenokee Swamp
The distinct, dark wetlands straddling the Georgia and Florida border.
Central Florida Lakes
Thousands of circular sinkhole lakes dotting the landscape near the Ocala National Forest.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Appalachian ridges. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the clay-colored soil of Georgia to the sandy, lake-filled terrain of North Florida.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,140 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: LEX (38.0364990234375, -84.60590362548828)
Arrival: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Route Type: Domestic
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