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PIE → PIA
Which side of the plane to sit from St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg) to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (Peoria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landscapes, the rugged textures of the Cumberland Plateau, and a better angle for viewing the departure over Tampa Bay and the approach into the Illinois river valley.
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Tampa Bay Skyline
A clear view of downtown Tampa, the Port of Tampa, and the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge shortly after takeoff from PIE.
Cumberland Plateau
Rugged, deeply dissected plateau terrain in Tennessee offering dramatic shadows and ridge lines.
Ohio River Crossing
The winding silver ribbon of the Ohio River marking the state line between Kentucky and Indiana, often near the city of Evansville.
Agricultural Patchwork
Intricate, multi-colored crop circles and squares that define the landscape of Central Illinois during the descent into Peoria.
Morning flights are best on this side to see the landscape illuminated by the rising sun. During the winter, look for the 'snow line' where the green of the south transitions to the white of the Midwest. Look for the Illinois River just before landing at PIA.
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Emerald Coast
Stunning views of the Florida Panhandle coastline and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico during the initial climb.
Talladega National Forest
Dense, rolling pine forests across Eastern Alabama and the southernmost reaches of the Appalachian foothills.
Land Between the Lakes
The massive expanse of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley creates a unique inland peninsula visible near the TN/KY border.
Illinois Prairies
Vast, organized geometric patterns of the American Corn Belt as the terrain flattens significantly near the destination.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side provides excellent views of the Gulf's curvature during departure. Keep an eye out for the Mississippi River in the far distance as you cross into Illinois.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,556 km (967 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Arrival: PIA (40.664199829100006, -89.6932983398)
Route Type: Domestic
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