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TPA → CVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Tampa International Airport (Tampa) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Appalachian mountain ranges and the scenic rolling hills of the Kentucky Bluegrass region.
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Central Florida Lakes
Thousands of circular sinkhole lakes dotting the Florida landscape shortly after takeoff.
Appalachian Peaks
The hazy ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains are often visible to the far east during the cruise phase.
Bluegrass Country
World-famous horse farms and white-fenced estates surrounding the Lexington area.
Ohio River
The wide, winding river that serves as the natural border between Kentucky and Ohio during the descent.
Sit on this side for the best chance to see the Blue Ridge Mountains on the horizon. During winter, look for snow caps on the higher Appalachian ridges. The approach to CVG from the south often provides a panoramic view of the Ohio River valley and its industrial waterways.
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Tampa Bay Coastline
Vibrant views of the Gulf Coast and mangrove systems during the initial climb out of TPA.
Lookout Mountain
The prominent ridge near Chattanooga is often visible during the mid-flight segment.
Piedmont Plateau
Observe the gradual transition from the flat coastal plains to the rolling hills of the interior south.
Ohio Valley Patchwork
Interlocking green and gold fields characteristic of the northern Kentucky agricultural landscape.
Morning flights offer softer light for photography of the Gulf Coast. Watch for the unique Moccasin Bend of the Tennessee River near Chattanooga. In autumn, you can witness the distinct transition from Florida evergreen to Tennessee fall foliage.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,247 km (775 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Arrival: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Route Type: Domestic
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