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AUA β PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Beatrix International Airport (Oranjestad) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred for its spectacular views of the Caribbean archipelagos, including the Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas, followed by a scenic approach over the Delaware River into Philadelphia.
Dominican Republic
Expansive views of the lush, green coastline of the SamanΓ‘ Peninsula and the Cibao Valley.
Turks and Caicos
Vibrant turquoise waters and coral reefs surrounding Providenciales and the Caicos Bank.
Exuma Sound
The deep blue waters of the Bahamas contrasting with the brilliant white sandbars of the Exuma Cays.
Jersey Shore
Views of Cape May and the southern New Jersey coastline as the plane prepares for its turn toward the Delaware River.
Philadelphia Skyline
A stunning view of Center City's skyscrapers and the Ben Franklin Bridge during the final approach into PHL.
The right side is the 'money side' for turquoise water photography over the Caribbean. For afternoon flights, you will enjoy the sun setting over the continent to the west while you have clear, illuminated views of the Atlantic coast and the Philadelphia skyline upon arrival.
Aruba North Coast
Aerial views of the rugged northern limestone cliffs and the California Lighthouse shortly after takeoff.
Hispaniola Peaks
The mountainous terrain of Haiti and western Dominican Republic visible across the Caribbean Sea.
The Outer Banks
The thin strip of barrier islands and the Albemarle Sound as the plane tracks north along the US coast.
Chesapeake Bay
Wide vistas of the bay's intricate inlets and the massive bridge-tunnel system near Norfolk.
Philly Suburbs
Dense residential grids and green spaces of the Main Line area during the final descent.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side offers better land-based views of the US East Coast interior if the flight path tracks slightly inland to avoid Atlantic weather systems.
Distance: 3,086 km (1,918 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: AUA (12.5014, -70.015198)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: International
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