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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior mix of views including the initial departure over Tampa Bay, the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and the iconic horse farms of the Kentucky Bluegrass region.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge

A spectacular view of the iconic cable-stayed bridge spanning the mouth of Tampa Bay during departure.

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Georgia Piedmont

The transition from the coastal plains to the rolling red-clay hills of northern Georgia.

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Appalachian Silhouette

The blue-tinted ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains are visible in the distance to the east.

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Kentucky Bluegrass

The meticulously manicured horse farms and emerald pastures surrounding the Lexington area.

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Cincinnati Metro

Depending on the approach into FWA, you may see the dense urban layout of the Queen City.

Morning flights are best on the right side to avoid direct sunlight while capturing the soft light hitting the Appalachian foothills. Keep your camera ready during the first 10 minutes of flight for the best views of the Florida coastline and metropolitan Tampa.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Gulf Coastline

Aerial views of the white sand beaches of Clearwater and the chain of barrier islands heading north.

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Crystal River

The winding waterways and spring-fed basins of Florida's Nature Coast are clearly visible shortly after takeoff.

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Nashville Skyline

On many flight paths, the skyscrapers of Music City and the Cumberland River appear to the west.

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Ohio River Crossing

The massive waterway marking the border between Kentucky and Indiana, often dotted with industrial barges.

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Wabash Valley

The transition into the flat, fertile agricultural heartland of southern Indiana.

Choose the left side for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico during the initial ascent. This side also provides the best views of the Tennessee River's intricate bends as you move through the mid-South.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,471 km (914 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min

Departure: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)

Arrival: FWA (40.97850037, -85.19509888)

Route Type: Domestic

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