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MLI → PIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Quad City International Airport (Moline) to St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular coastal approach, showcasing the white sand beaches of Clearwater and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico before landing at PIE.
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Midwestern Heartland
Geometric patterns of Illinois and Kentucky farmland providing a patchwork quilt aesthetic from above.
Land Between the Lakes
The massive dual reservoirs of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley creating a unique water-locked peninsula.
Southern Pine Forests
Vast stretches of deep green timberland across Alabama and Georgia's rolling terrain.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
The dramatic transition from the Florida Panhandle into the emerald waters of the Gulf.
Pinellas Barrier Islands
Stunning views of Clearwater Beach, Honeymoon Island, and the white sand keys just before touchdown.
The right side is the clear winner for the arrival phase; as the plane turns south toward PIE, you get an incredible view of the Gulf Coast beaches. For afternoon flights, be prepared for some sun glare, but the reward is a potential sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.
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Mississippi River
Aerial view of the river's bend and the Quad Cities urban layout immediately after departure.
Nashville Metro
The sprawling suburbs and city skyline of Music City are visible as you cross into Tennessee.
Cumberland Plateau
The transition from Midwestern plains to the rugged, forested terrain of the Appalachian foothills.
Central Florida Lakes
A mosaic of hundreds of small freshwater lakes shimmering throughout the Florida interior.
Sunshine Skyway
Distant views of the iconic bridge and the wide expanse of Tampa Bay during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the city lights of Nashville and Tampa. It provides a better perspective of the inland Florida landscape and the urban sprawl of the Tampa Bay region.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,665 km (1,035 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: MLI (41.44850158691406, -90.50749969482422)
Arrival: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Route Type: Domestic
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