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EWR → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
While this is a very short flight, the right side offers a dramatic and superior view of the Philadelphia skyline and the Delaware River during the final approach into PHL.
Trenton State House
The gold-domed capital building of New Jersey is often visible mid-flight near the Delaware River.
Princeton University
The historic campus and the lush, forested areas of Mercer County provide a scenic mid-route view.
Delaware River
The aircraft follows the winding river corridor, providing excellent views of the NJ-PA border.
Philadelphia Skyline
A spectacular view of Center City's skyscrapers during the final descent into the airport.
South Philly Sports Complex
Aerial views of the Eagles, Phillies, and 76ers/Flyers stadiums just before touching down.
The right side is the definitive choice for the 'iconic' Philly view. Aim for an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the city's glass skyscrapers from the west. Choose a seat behind the wing to ensure your view of the stadiums isn't blocked during the banking turn.
Manhattan Skyline
On clear days, particularly during northbound departures that loop south, the NYC skyline is visible to the east.
Raritan Bay
The flight path crosses near the mouth of the bay where it opens into the Atlantic Ocean.
Jersey Shoreline
Distant views of the Atlantic coast and the barrier islands stretching toward the south.
Port Newark
One of the world's busiest container ports is visible immediately after takeoff from EWR.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. If the flight takes a more eastern trajectory, you may catch glimpses of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Distance: 129 km (80 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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