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CHO → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (Charlottesville VA) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a prime view of the Eastern Seaboard's urban sprawl, the Chesapeake Bay, and a magnificent perspective of the Philadelphia skyline during the final descent.
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Washington D.C. Perimeter
Distant views of the Potomac River and the silhouette of the capital's monuments on clear days.
Chesapeake Bay
Glittering views of the massive estuary to the east as you fly over Maryland.
Delaware Memorial Bridge
The massive twin suspension bridges connecting Delaware and New Jersey are visible during descent.
Philadelphia Skyline
A stunning view of Center City's skyscrapers as the plane aligns with the Delaware River for landing.
Delaware River Ports
Industrial shipping lanes and large vessels docked along the river just south of the airport.
The right side is the 'city side' for this route. For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to see the Philadelphia skyline as the plane banks toward the runway. Evening flights are particularly scenic as the urban lights of the I-95 corridor begin to twinkle.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Immediate views of the ancient mountain range to the west shortly after takeoff from Charlottesville.
Shenandoah Valley
The fertile and historic agricultural valley visible during the initial climb phase.
Susquehanna River
The crossing of this major river as the flight enters the Pennsylvania corridor.
Lancaster Countryside
Lush, rolling farmland and geometric patterns of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. It provides a more natural, rural landscape view including the transition from the Piedmont to the Appalachian foothills. Look out for the Susquehanna River as a key indicator that you are entering the final third of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 338 km (210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: CHO (38.13859939575195, -78.4529037475586)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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