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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior view of the Tampa skyline upon departure and offers the most dramatic perspective of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations during the descent into Pennsylvania.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Downtown Tampa

A prime view of the Tampa city center and the Sparkman Wharf area immediately following departure.

🌾

Savannah River Basin

Glance out to see the intricate network of marshlands and waterways near the Georgia-Carolina border.

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Lake Norman

The massive inland reservoir north of Charlotte, often visible as the flight reaches cruising altitude.

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Ridge-and-Valley Province

The iconic, parallel mountain ridges of the Appalachians that look like corrugated waves from above.

🌉

The Three Rivers

Views of the industrial Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers as the aircraft aligns for arrival at PIT.

The right side is best for morning flights to capture the sunrise over the Atlantic coast. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of the flight to capture the unique geological 'folded' mountains of the Appalachian range.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
🌊

Nature Coast

Aerial views of the pristine springs and coastal wetlands of the Florida Gulf Coast shortly after takeoff.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

Expansive views of the dense forests and rolling peaks of the southern Appalachian range.

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New River Gorge

Look for the deep, winding canyons and the famous bridge structure in the heart of West Virginia.

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Allegheny Plateau

Rugged, high-altitude terrain characterized by deep valleys and steep, forested hills.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize sun glare. This side is excellent for viewing the dense wilderness of West Virginia's national forests and the deep river incisions of the plateau.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,408 km (875 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min

Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)

Arrival: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)

Route Type: Domestic

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