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TPA → PVD
Which side of the plane to sit from Tampa International Airport (Tampa) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (Providence)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the Atlantic coastline, featuring the dramatic Outer Banks and the intricate geography of the Chesapeake Bay.
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The Lowcountry
Intricate marshlands and historic harbor views of Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina.
Outer Banks (OBX)
A stunning view of the thin, sandy barrier islands including Cape Hatteras and Kitty Hawk.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive expanse of the bay and the impressive engineering of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Delmarva Peninsula
Rural landscapes and coastal inlets along the Delaware and Maryland coastlines.
Rhode Island Coast
The final descent offers views of Narragansett Bay and the scenic Newport coastline.
The right side is superior for daytime flights. Morning departures provide excellent front-lighting on the Atlantic beaches. Keep a close watch roughly 60 to 80 minutes into the flight for the distinctive 'hook' shape of the North Carolina coastline and the turquoise waters near the shoals.
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Jacksonville Metro
Bird's-eye view of the St. Johns River winding through downtown Jacksonville shortly after takeoff.
Northeast Corridor
Distances views of the suburban sprawl and skylines of Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.
Manhattan Skyline
On clear days, the iconic skyscrapers of New York City are visible as the plane passes over the Jersey Shore.
Long Island Sound
Aerial perspective of the coastline stretching from Connecticut toward the northern suburbs.
Choose the left side for night flights to witness the dense, interconnected lights of the Megalopolis stretching from Richmond to Boston. It is also the side to be on for views of the NYC skyline if the flight path tracks slightly inland over New Jersey.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,832 km (1,138 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Arrival: PVD (41.732601, -71.42040300000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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