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MDT → PIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Harrisburg International Airport (Harrisburg) to St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of scenic Appalachian mountain ridges during the first half of the trip and spectacular Gulf Coast beach views during the final approach into Clearwater.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Layered ridges of the southern Appalachians stretching across the horizon.
Shenandoah Valley
Productive agricultural valley between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies.
Charlotte Metro
Aerial view of North Carolina's primary financial hub and major stadiums.
Okefenokee Swamp
Dark, prehistoric wetlands spanning the border of Georgia and Florida.
Clearwater Beach
Iconic white sand coastline and Pier 60 visible during the landing sequence.
Gulf of Mexico
Expansive turquoise waters that define the Florida West Coast horizon.
Sit on the right for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. This side is most likely to offer direct views of the famous Clearwater beaches just before touchdown at PIE, which is located right on the water.
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Susquehanna River
Wide, shallow river visible immediately south of the Harrisburg runway.
Chesapeake Bay
Large estuary views including the mouth of the Potomac and the Maryland coastline.
Outer Banks
Distant views of the narrow barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina.
Charleston Harbor
Historic South Carolina port and the distinct Ravenel Bridge architecture.
St. Johns River
The major Florida river winding through the Jacksonville metro area.
Tampa Bay
Deep blue waters of the bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on final descent.
Book an early morning flight on the left side to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Atlantic coastal waterways. This side provides a better perspective of the downtown St. Petersburg skyline if the flight approaches from the north over the bay.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,470 km (913 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: MDT (40.1935005188, -76.7633972168)
Arrival: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Route Type: Domestic
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