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GSP → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (Greenville) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the bustling Northeast Corridor, featuring coastal estuaries, major city skylines, and a scenic approach along the Delaware River into Philadelphia.
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Richmond Skyline
View the capital of Virginia and the James River winding through the urban center.
Washington D.C.
On a clear day, the Pentagon, Washington Monument, and Capitol building are visible to the east.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system and the faint line of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge appearing on the horizon.
Baltimore Inner Harbor
Identify the historic piers and urban waterfront of Maryland's largest city.
Delaware River Waterfront
Industrial landscapes and cargo ships provide a unique backdrop during the final moments before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to see the sunset reflecting off the Chesapeake Bay. For the best view of the Philadelphia skyline during landing, sit on the right side, as many approach paths into PHL follow the Delaware River, placing the city center directly in view. Look for the distinctive lights of the I-95 corridor at night.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Observe the undulating peaks of the Appalachian range shortly after departing the Upstate South Carolina region.
Shenandoah National Park
Aerial views of the lush, forested ridgelines and the famous Skyline Drive winding through Virginia.
Lancaster Farmland
The iconic 'patchwork quilt' appearance of Pennsylvania Dutch Country visible during the initial descent.
Susquehanna River
A glimpse of the wide, rocky riverbed as it snakes through the Pennsylvania landscape towards the bay.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. This side is superior for mountain lovers, particularly in the autumn when the foliage change is visible across the Shenandoah Valley. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric patterns of rural Pennsylvania farms as you begin your descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 828 km (514 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: GSP (34.895698547399995, -82.2189025879)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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