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PIE → AVL
Which side of the plane to sit from St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg) to Asheville Regional Airport (Asheville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the St. Petersburg city skyline and Tampa Bay during takeoff, followed by unparalleled views of the Pisgah National Forest and the highest peaks of the Appalachian Mountains, including Mount Mitchell, during the descent into Asheville.
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Tampa Bay Panorama
Expansive views of the Howard Frankland Bridge, downtown St. Petersburg, and the Tampa skyline.
Pisgah National Forest
Fly over the dense, rolling green canopy of one of the oldest national forests in the eastern US.
Mount Mitchell
Spot the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, often shrouded in clouds, during the final approach.
French Broad River
Aerial views of one of the oldest rivers in the world as it meanders through the Asheville valley.
Sit on the right for the best sunrise views on early morning flights. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight; the approach to AVL from the south often provides a stunning sweep of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Biltmore Estate area just before touchdown.
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Clearwater Beaches
Initial views of the Gulf of Mexico coastline and the barrier islands north of the airport.
Suwannee River
Look for the dark, winding waters of this historic river as you cross the Florida-Georgia border.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant views of the hazy blue ridges of the Smokies visible out the western window during descent.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Gulf and the Appalachian foothills. This side is also better if the flight path takes a more westerly route, offering a closer look at the Nantahala National Forest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 837 km (520 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Arrival: AVL (35.43619918823242, -82.54180145263672)
Route Type: Domestic
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