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TPA → PBI
Which side of the plane to sit from Tampa International Airport (Tampa) to Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Lake Okeechobee and the northern Everglades, providing a classic Florida wilderness perspective before descending over the Atlantic coastline.
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Tampa Bay
Panoramic views of the bridges and the bay's turquoise waters on departure.
MacDill Air Force Base
The strategic air base is clearly visible on the South Tampa peninsula.
Lake Okeechobee
The flight path usually passes just north of this massive lake, offering grand scale views.
The Everglades
Witness the 'River of Grass' and the unique hydrological patterns of South Florida.
West Palm Beach
A close-up view of the intracoastal waterway and downtown buildings during final approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights, offering spectacular sunset reflections over the water. Watch for the dramatic change from agricultural sugar cane fields to the wild Everglades marshlands. If the airport is landing to the west, you will get an incredible view of the Atlantic coastline before touchdown.
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Excellent views of the skyline and the Hillsborough River shortly after takeoff.
Raymond James Stadium
Home of the Buccaneers, visible just north of the departure path.
Citrus Groves
Expansive agricultural patterns of Central Florida's heartland.
Loxahatchee Slough
Diverse wetland ecosystems and conservation areas north of PBI.
Sit on the left for morning departures to have the sun behind you. This side provides a better view of the suburban sprawl and the transition into the Florida wilderness. On exceptionally clear days, you may catch a glimpse of the Disney World area far to the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 280 km (174 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Arrival: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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