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BWI → ALB
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Albany International Airport (Albany)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dense urban scenery of the Northeast Corridor, including distant views of the New York City skyline and a scenic parallel of the Hudson River during the descent into Albany.
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Baltimore Harbor
Excellent views of the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay immediately after departing BWI.
Philadelphia Skyline
Look east to see the skyscrapers of Center City and the Delaware River as you pass the Philly metro area.
NYC Distant Horizon
On clear days, the Manhattan skyline and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge are visible in the distance across New Jersey.
Hudson River Valley
As the flight nears Albany, the aircraft often parallels the Hudson River, providing views of river towns and historic bridges.
Sit on the right for morning flights to see the sunlight glinting off the Atlantic coastline and the Hudson River. This side is preferred for identifying major landmarks like the Tappan Zee Bridge. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the best river views.
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Susquehanna River
Catch views of the winding river and the many bridges of the Pennsylvania-Maryland border shortly after takeoff.
The Poconos
View the rolling, forested hills of the Pocono Mountains as the flight passes over northeastern Pennsylvania.
Catskill Mountains
Gaze across the vast wilderness of the Catskill Park to the west as the aircraft begins its initial descent.
The left side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun while enjoying the sunset over the Appalachian range. Look for the distinct ridges of the Valley-and-Ridge province early in the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 464 km (288 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: ALB (42.74829864501953, -73.80169677734375)
Route Type: Domestic
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