While the Cleveland departure offers a nice glimpse of Lake Erie, the Tampa arrival delivers a longer, more varied scenic sequence with the bay, coastal cities, and Gulf waters all visible during the final descent.
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Flight Path
Cleveland to Tampa is 929 miles (1,495 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Appalachian ridgelines of eastern Kentucky and Tennessee, the Tennessee River valley, and the rolling farmland of northern Georgia beneath the cruise track before the terrain flattens into the Florida panhandle and peninsula.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CLE
LEFTDeparting CLE on runway 24, the initial climbing turn swings the aircraft's tail toward the north, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear view back over downtown Cleveland's skyline and the blue expanse of Lake Erie before the route turns south.
Landing at TPA
RIGHTOn the descent into TPA from the north, the approach path tracks down the west side of the Florida peninsula, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Tampa Bay, the St. Petersburg waterfront, and the barrier islands along the Gulf of Mexico just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) to Tampa International (TPA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cleveland to Tampa. While the Cleveland departure offers a nice glimpse of Lake Erie, the Tampa arrival delivers a longer, more varied scenic sequence with the bay, coastal cities, and Gulf waters all visible during the final descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International in Cleveland?
During takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CLE on runway 24, the initial climbing turn swings the aircraft's tail toward the north, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear view back over downtown Cleveland's skyline and the blue expanse of Lake Erie before the route turns south. Notable sights include: Lake Erie shoreline, downtown Cleveland skyline, Cuyahoga River mouth, Cleveland Hopkins airfield below.
What can I see when landing at Tampa International in Tampa?
When landing at Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into TPA from the north, the approach path tracks down the west side of the Florida peninsula, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Tampa Bay, the St. Petersburg waterfront, and the barrier islands along the Gulf of Mexico just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg skyline, Gulf of Mexico barrier islands, Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
How long is the flight from Cleveland to Tampa?
The flight from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) to Tampa International (TPA) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 929 miles (1,495 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cleveland to Tampa flight path pass over?
Appalachian ridgelines of eastern Kentucky and Tennessee, the Tennessee River valley, and the rolling farmland of northern Georgia beneath the cruise track before the terrain flattens into the Florida panhandle and peninsula.