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TPA → CAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Tampa International Airport (Tampa) to Akron Canton Regional Airport (Akron)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Tampa skyline upon departure and more dramatic, direct views of the Blue Ridge Mountain ridges during the cruise phase.
Tampa Skyline
A direct view of downtown Tampa's skyscrapers and the Port of Tampa immediately following takeoff.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Long-range views of the iconic blue-misted ridges stretching through Virginia and West Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley
The picturesque landscape between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains, featuring a mix of forest and agriculture.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
On southern approaches to CAK, the distinctive architecture of the Hall of Fame in Canton is often visible.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Appalachian range. On the descent into CAK, look for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to the north if the weather is clear.
Gulf Coastline
Panoramic views of Old Tampa Bay and the white sands of the Florida Gulf Coast during the initial ascent.
Great Smoky Mountains
Stunning aerial views of the western Appalachian peaks as the flight crosses from Georgia into North Carolina.
Ohio Heartland
A vast patchwork of geometric farmland and winding rivers characteristic of the descent into Northeast Ohio.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the Tennessee River valley roughly mid-way through the flight, which provides excellent contrast against the forested terrain.
Distance: 1,442 km (896 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Arrival: CAK (40.91609954833984, -81.44219970703125)
Route Type: Domestic
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