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PIE → GSP
Which side of the plane to sit from St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg) to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (Greenville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most diverse scenery, beginning with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico beaches during departure and ending with the dramatic silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the descent into South Carolina.
Gulf Coast Shoreline
Excellent views of Clearwater Beach, Honeymoon Island, and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico shortly after takeoff.
Suwannee River Valley
The winding, dark waters of the historic Suwannee River cutting through the dense pine forests of the Florida Panhandle.
Atlanta Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of downtown and midtown Atlanta can be spotted to the far northwest.
Appalachian Foothills
The rising elevation of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains provides a rugged backdrop during the final descent into the Upstate region.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. Watch for the stark transition from the flat Florida wetlands to the rolling red clay hills of Georgia. During the winter, the bare trees make it easier to spot the winding river paths in the northern sections of the flight.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
A bird's-eye view of the massive yellow-cabled suspension bridge spanning the mouth of Tampa Bay.
Florida Lake District
The thousands of small, circular lakes that dot the landscape of central Florida, often reflecting the sun like mirrors.
Savannah River Basin
The wide, meandering border between Georgia and South Carolina, surrounded by vast agricultural plains.
Downtown Greenville
As the plane banks for arrival at GSP, the developing skyline of Greenville and the Reedy River area often come into view.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm 'golden hour' light hitting the South Carolina foothills. Keep an eye out for the large reservoirs like Lake Hartwell or Lake Keowee near the flight path, which are especially vibrant during the summer months.
Distance: 778 km (483 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Arrival: GSP (34.895698547399995, -82.2189025879)
Route Type: Domestic
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