Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tampa to Belleville. Right side captures the most visually distinctive features: the Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay at departure, then the Mississippi River valley and bluffs during descent. Left side offers less dramatic scenery for most of the flight.

During takeoff from Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers immediate views of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico coastline as you climb out northwestward. You'll see the bay's distinctive shape and barrier islands clearly before the aircraft turns inland toward Belleville. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Gulf of Mexico coastline, Clearwater and St. Petersburg barrier islands.

When landing at Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Mississippi River valley and the Illinois landscape as you descend toward Scott Air Force Base. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the flatter terrain characteristic of the region before final approach. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Illinois River confluence area, Missouri bluffs across the river, Scott Air Force Base runway environment.

The flight from Tampa International (TPA) to Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The flight path crosses central Florida, then Georgia and into Alabama airspace before turning northwest toward Illinois. Notable features include the Florida peninsula's interior lakes and wetlands, the Appalachian foothills in northern Georgia and Alabama (visible as terrain elevation changes on the horizon), and the transition to the Mississippi River valley as you approach Illinois. The Tennessee River valley may be visible depending on exact routing. Most of the flight is over relatively low terrain with scattered clouds common in this corridor.