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PIE → ABE
Which side of the plane to sit from St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (Allentown)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline, the sprawling Chesapeake Bay, and a clear perspective of the urban corridor including Philadelphia during the descent.
Atlantic Coastline
Follow the transition from the sandy beaches of the Carolinas to the intricate marshlands of the Lowcountry.
Charleston Harbor
Spot the iconic Ravenel Bridge and the historic battery of Charleston as the flight tracks northward.
Chesapeake Bay
A major geographic highlight; view the massive Bay Bridge and the endless network of inlets and islands in Maryland.
Philadelphia Skyline
As the plane begins its descent into ABE, you can often see the skyscrapers of Philly to the east.
Lehigh Valley Farmland
Beautiful aerial patchwork of Pennsylvania Dutch country farms and rolling hills during the final approach.
For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so window shades may be necessary. The right side is consistently better for seeing the major bodies of water and the dense Northeast megalopolis landmarks.
Tampa Bay & Clearwater
Spectacular views of the Gulf Coast, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the white sands of Clearwater Beach shortly after takeoff.
Ocala National Forest
A vast expanse of green canopy and sand pine scrub visible as the flight traverses central Florida.
Richmond Skyline
The historic capital of Virginia and the winding James River often appear as the flight enters the Mid-Atlantic region.
Appalachian Blue Ridge
On clear days, the distant rolling silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains are visible to the far west over Virginia.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to witness the glow over the Appalachian range. This side is also best for seeing the immediate St. Petersburg area landmarks during the climb out of PIE.
Distance: 1,564 km (972 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Arrival: ABE (40.652099609375, -75.44080352783203)
Route Type: Domestic
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