Right-side seats deliver superior scenery for both takeoff and landing. The Blue Ridge Mountains dominate the climb-out, and the Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay provide excellent visual interest during descent. Left-side views offer less distinctive features on this southbound route.
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Flight Path
Asheville to St. Petersburg is 520 miles (837 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Chattahoochee River valley, Georgia piedmont transitioning to coastal plain, Lake Lanier (if routed northwest), Ocmulgee River drainage system in central Georgia, transition from Appalachian foothills to flat Florida peninsula
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AVL
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Blue Ridge Mountains immediately after departure, with the ridgelines running northeast-southwest across your field of view. The terrain drops away dramatically to the south and east, offering excellent perspective on the Appalachian topography.
Landing at PIE
RIGHTRight-side seats offer the best views during descent into St. Petersburg. You'll see Tampa Bay's distinctive shape, the barrier islands and beaches along the Gulf Coast, and the urban development pattern of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area spreading across the peninsula.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to St Petersburg Clearwater International (PIE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Asheville to St. Petersburg. Right-side seats deliver superior scenery for both takeoff and landing. The Blue Ridge Mountains dominate the climb-out, and the Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay provide excellent visual interest during descent. Left-side views offer less distinctive features on this southbound route.
What can I see during takeoff from Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville?
During takeoff from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Blue Ridge Mountains immediately after departure, with the ridgelines running northeast-southwest across your field of view. The terrain drops away dramatically to the south and east, offering excellent perspective on the Appalachian topography. Notable sights include: Blue Ridge Mountains, French Broad River valley, Asheville urban area, Pisgah National Forest ridgelines.
What can I see when landing at St Petersburg Clearwater International in St. Petersburg?
When landing at St Petersburg Clearwater International (PIE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer the best views during descent into St. Petersburg. You'll see Tampa Bay's distinctive shape, the barrier islands and beaches along the Gulf Coast, and the urban development pattern of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area spreading across the peninsula. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Clearwater Beach and barrier islands, Gulf of Mexico coastline, Pinellas Peninsula urban grid.
How long is the flight from Asheville to St. Petersburg?
The flight from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to St Petersburg Clearwater International (PIE) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 520 miles (837 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Asheville to St. Petersburg flight path pass over?
Chattahoochee River valley, Georgia piedmont transitioning to coastal plain, Lake Lanier (if routed northwest), Ocmulgee River drainage system in central Georgia, transition from Appalachian foothills to flat Florida peninsula