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PIA → PGD
Which side of the plane to sit from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (Peoria) to Charlotte County Airport (Punta Gorda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred for its stunning coastal views of the Gulf of Mexico and the impressive aerial perspective of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge during the descent into Southwest Florida.
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Nashville Basin
Look for the Cumberland River and the urban sprawl of Music City as you fly south over Tennessee.
Florida Panhandle
Beautiful views of the emerald green waters and white sand beaches as the flight enters Florida's airspace.
Tampa Bay Area
A prime view of the St. Petersburg shoreline and the iconic yellow cables of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Charlotte Harbor
Intricate canal systems and thousands of boats visible during the final approach into Punta Gorda.
Gulf Horizons
Unobstructed views of the sun setting over the Gulf of Mexico on late afternoon or evening arrivals.
The right side is unbeatable for late afternoon arrivals, offering a front-row seat to the Gulf sunset. During the descent, the plane often follows the coastline, providing high-detail views of the barrier islands like Anna Maria and Longboat Key. Use a polarized lens for photos to cut through the water's surface reflection.
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Illinois Heartland
Expansive views of the geometric agricultural patterns of central Illinois immediately after takeoff.
Ohio River Valley
Aerial view of the winding Ohio River marking the border between the Midwest and the South.
Appalachian Foothills
The rolling green ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains visible as you traverse the Tennessee/North Carolina border.
Atlanta Outskirts
Distances views of the dense urban canopy and skyscrapers of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Lake Okeechobee
On a clear day during descent, the vast expanse of Florida's largest freshwater lake appears to the southeast.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the inland wetlands and the sprawling suburban development of central Florida. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from red clay earth to the sandy white soil of the coastal plain.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,684 km (1,046 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: PIA (40.664199829100006, -89.6932983398)
Arrival: PGD (26.92020035, -81.99050140000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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