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PIE → ROA
Which side of the plane to sit from St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg) to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (Roanoke VA)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the coastal transition, major South Carolina reservoirs, and a spectacular aerial view of Smith Mountain Lake during the descent into Roanoke.
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Atlantic Coastline
On clear days, see the shimmering Atlantic Ocean and the intricate barrier islands of Georgia and South Carolina.
Lake Moultrie & Marion
Massive hydroelectric reservoirs in South Carolina that stand out as bright blue landmarks against the green forest.
Smith Mountain Lake
The 'Jewel of the Blue Ridge' features 500 miles of shoreline and is a primary landmark for the final approach into ROA.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Spot the winding scenic highway as it snakes along the crest of the mountains just south of the Roanoke Valley.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Pay close attention during the last 15 minutes of the flight; the approach often passes directly over Smith Mountain Lake, which is the most scenic landmark on this route. Keep your camera ready for the steep green ridges surrounding the Roanoke regional basin.
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Tampa Bay Departure
Aerial views of the Pinellas Peninsula, Old Tampa Bay, and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge shortly after takeoff.
Okefenokee Swamp
Look for the vast, dark tea-colored waters and wetlands of this prehistoric blackwater swamp on the FL/GA border.
Charlotte Metro
Distant views of the Queen City's skyline and the expanding suburban sprawl of the Carolina Piedmont.
Appalachian Ridges
The landscape transforms from flat coastal plains into the distinctive folded ridges of the Appalachian Mountains.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico during departure and the mountain silhouettes later in the flight. In the winter, this side provides the best view of snow-capped peaks in the distance as you enter Virginia.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,077 km (669 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Arrival: ROA (37.3255, -79.975403)
Route Type: Domestic
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