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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side is generally superior for this westbound journey because it avoids the harsh southern sun glare and provides a chance to see the spectacular Greenland ice cap and the rugged Canadian North.

Right Side Highlights
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Greenland Ice Sheet

Depending on the North Atlantic Tracks, you may see the stunning glaciers and icebergs of Greenland's southern tip.

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Newfoundland Wilderness

Vast stretches of untouched boreal forest and thousands of small lakes as you cross into North American airspace.

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Boston Harbor

Clear aerial views of Logan Airport, the Charles River, and the dense urban grid of Massachusetts' capital city.

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Delaware Water Gap

The scenic point where the Delaware River carves through the Appalachian Mountains in northern Pennsylvania.

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Delaware River Bridges

Views of the various suspension bridges connecting Philadelphia to New Jersey during the arrival sequence.

The Right Side offers indirect lighting which is perfect for photography without glare. Watch the flight map closely about 4 hours in for the Greenland crossing. As you approach PHL, this side offers excellent views of the Pennsylvania countryside and the suburban sprawl of the Delaware Valley.

Left Side Highlights
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Normandy Coastline

Views of the historic D-Day beaches and the white chalk cliffs along the northern French coast shortly after departure.

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Nova Scotia Coast

The rocky Atlantic shoreline of Canada, featuring numerous inlets and the scenic landscape around Halifax.

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New York City Skyline

On a clear day during the descent, look for the distant but iconic silhouettes of the Manhattan skyscrapers.

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Atlantic City

The famous boardwalk and seaside casinos of the New Jersey coast are often visible during the final approach phase.

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South Philadelphia

The sports complex including Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center just before touchdown at PHL.

This side faces south, meaning you will deal with direct sunlight for the majority of the flight; keep your window shade down during the mid-Atlantic to stay cool. The best views occur in the final 30 minutes of the flight when passing the New York and New Jersey coastlines.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,984 km (3,718 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 2 min

Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)

Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)

Route Type: International

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