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BUF â PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (Buffalo) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the glacial Finger Lakes shortly after departure and provides the most consistent view of the Philadelphia skyline during the final approach into PHL.
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Finger Lakes
Glacial lakes like Seneca and Cayuga appear as long, deep blue ribbons carved into the landscape.
Susquehanna River
The aircraft follows the broad, winding path of the river through the Southern Tier of New York.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Aerial views of the historic 'Electric City' nestled within the Lackawanna Valley.
Philadelphia Skyline
Iconic views of Center City skyscrapers including the Comcast Technology Center on final descent.
Book a window seat on the left for the best morning lighting. During the descent, keep your camera ready as the plane often banks over the Delaware River, providing a sweeping view of the Philly skyline and the Ben Franklin Bridge.
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Appalachian Ridges
The distinctive 'washboard' terrain of the Ridge-and-Valley province stretches across central Pennsylvania.
Allegheny National Forest
Vast stretches of dense emerald forest and rugged plateaus visible in the distance to the west.
Reading Pagoda
A unique glimpse of the red Japanese-style landmark perched on the edge of Mount Penn.
Lancaster Farmlands
Neat patchwork quilts of productive agricultural land and Amish homesteads south of the mountains.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Appalachian Mountains. Look for the geometric patterns of the mountain ridges which are particularly striking when dusted with snow in winter.
Book Hotels in PhiladelphiaDistance: 448 km (278 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: BUF (42.94049835, -78.73220062)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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