Seeing Tampa from a plane
Set at the head of Tampa Bay, with Hillsborough Bay and Old Tampa Bay on either side of the Interbay Peninsula. Look for the long causeways and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to the south.
6 of our routes pass it. Florida · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Baltimore to Tampa: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale | Right | 51 min after takeoff |
| Austin to Orlando | Left | 117 min after takeoff |
| Baltimore to Tampa | Right | on the way down |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando | Left | 121 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Orlando | Left | 95 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | 15 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Tampa from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tampa from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Tampa at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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