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IAD → BDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington) to Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Northeast Megalopolis, featuring distant views of Baltimore and Philadelphia, followed by a stunning perspective of the Manhattan skyline and the scenic Connecticut coastline.
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Baltimore Inner Harbor
Spot the dense urban center and bustling port of Baltimore shortly after departure.
Philadelphia Skyline
Clear views of Center City skyscrapers and the Delaware River while cruising over New Jersey.
Manhattan Skyline
An iconic view of the NYC skyscrapers and Central Park as you bypass the city's busy airspace.
Long Island Sound
The sprawling blue expanse and affluent coastal towns of Connecticut during the descent.
Connecticut River
Follow the longest river in New England directly into the approach for Bradley International.
The right side is unbeatable for night flights due to the continuous carpet of city lights along the I-95 corridor. For the best view of NYC, look out the window approximately 35-45 minutes after takeoff.
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Potomac River
Aerial views of the winding river and the Maryland/Virginia border shortly after takeoff from Dulles.
Appalachian Ridges
The unique folded mountain formations of the Ridge-and-Valley Province visible through central Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna River
Crossing one of the oldest existing mountain rivers in the world near Harrisburg.
Hudson Highlands
Rugged, forested terrain as the flight path passes west of the Hudson River in New York.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the 'V' shaped mountain ridges in Pennsylvania, which are particularly striking when dusted with snow in winter months.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 523 km (325 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Arrival: BDL (41.9388999939, -72.68319702149999)
Route Type: Domestic
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