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PIE → IAG
Which side of the plane to sit from St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg) to Niagara Falls International Airport (Niagara Falls)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the flight's highlight: Niagara Falls. During the approach into IAG, planes typically pattern in a way that provides the left side with a direct, sweeping view of both the American and Horseshoe Falls, along with the scenic Lake Erie shoreline.
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Florida's Nature Coast
Aerial views of the winding Cedar Key coastline and the marshy expanses of the Florida Big Bend upon departure.
Appalachian Ridges
Dramatic views of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, featuring long, parallel mountain folds through Virginia and West Virginia.
Lake Erie Coastline
As the flight crosses into New York, enjoy the transition from the rolling hills to the vast blue waters of Lake Erie.
Niagara Falls
The definitive highlight; the left side usually gets the best look at the mist and magnitude of the falls during the final descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is critical for the 'money shot' of the falls. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes before landing as the descent over the Niagara River happens quickly.
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Florida Lake District
Look out over the thousands of interior freshwater lakes that dot the landscape of Central Florida during the initial climb.
Great Smoky Mountains
In the distance to the east, see the blue-tinted haze covering the highest peaks of the Southern Appalachian range.
Buffalo Skyline
A great perspective of downtown Buffalo and its historic architecture just south of the Niagara Falls airport.
Allegheny Plateau
View the deeply dissected plateau of Pennsylvania, characterized by winding river valleys and dense forest cover.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light over the Appalachian Mountains. While you might miss the direct view of the falls on approach, you get a broader view of the Niagara River and the Great Lakes basin.
Book Hotels in Niagara FallsDistance: 1,723 km (1,071 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Arrival: IAG (43.1072998046875, -78.94619750976562)
Route Type: Domestic
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