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PIE → SYR
Which side of the plane to sit from St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (St. Petersburg) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (Syracuse)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior viewing experience, featuring the sprawling Tampa Bay area, the urban corridors of the Mid-Atlantic, and the picturesque Finger Lakes on the final approach into Syracuse.
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Tampa Bay
Aerial view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the urban landscape of the Tampa metro area.
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Distant glimpses of the dense entertainment clusters and lakes of Central Florida.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system visible as the flight traverses the Mid-Atlantic states.
Susquehanna River
The broad, winding river path cutting through the Pennsylvania landscape.
Finger Lakes
Spectacular views of Skaneateles and Otisco Lakes as the aircraft descends towards SYR.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset glow over the Finger Lakes. Watch for the Susquehanna River as a landmark for being roughly 30 minutes from landing. Request a seat ahead of the wing for the clearest view of the Syracuse cityscape on arrival.
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Anclote Key
The pristine white sand beaches of the Nature Coast visible immediately after takeoff.
Apalachicola Forest
Expansive greenery and wetlands of the Florida panhandle region.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Distant views of the undulating peaks along the western horizon of the flight path.
Lake Ontario
The vast horizon of the Great Lakes appearing just north of Syracuse during the landing sequence.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid the sun's glare. During the winter, the Appalachian range often displays a beautiful snow dusting. Keep an eye out for the distinctive shoreline of Lake Ontario if the pilot circles north before landing.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,791 km (1,113 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: PIE (27.91020012, -82.68740082)
Arrival: SYR (43.11119842529297, -76.1063003540039)
Route Type: Domestic
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