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ZRH → TPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Tampa International Airport (Tampa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The northern great circle route from Zurich to Florida frequently crosses over Greenland and the Canadian Maritimes, offering spectacular views of ice sheets and rugged coastlines that are best viewed from the north-facing windows.
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Jura Mountains
View the limestone ridges of the Jura range extending towards France shortly after leaving Swiss airspace.
Greenland Ice Sheet
The highlight of the route; witness the massive glaciers, deep fjords, and floating icebergs of southern Greenland.
Labrador & Newfoundland
Observe the desolate, beautiful tundra and crater-filled landscapes of remote Eastern Canada.
Gulf of Mexico Descent
During the approach into TPA, the right side often overlooks the white sand beaches of Clearwater and the turquoise Gulf waters.
The right side is the clear winner for geographic landmarks. The flight path often passes over Greenland; check your flight map 4-5 hours into the journey. In the winter months, keep an eye out for the Northern Lights if the flight departs late or experiences significant delays into the evening.
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Swiss Alps & Lake Zurich
Immediately after takeoff, enjoy sweeping views of the Glarus Alps and the shimmering waters of Lake Zurich.
English Channel
Cross the narrow strait between France and England, often seeing cargo ships and ferries from high above.
US East Coast Cities
As you head south towards Florida, the left side offers distant views of major metropolitan areas like Boston and New York.
Florida Shoreline
Enter Florida over the Atlantic coast, viewing the intricate network of canals and barrier islands before crossing the peninsula.
Choose the left side for the best departure views of Switzerland's alpine landscape. Since this is a westbound flight, the sun will be on the left (southern) side for most of the journey, so keep your window shade down during the mid-flight crossing to avoid glare and cabin heat.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 7,835 km (4,868 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 13 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Route Type: International
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