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IAD → SYR
Which side of the plane to sit from Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (Syracuse)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the Susquehanna River during the mid-flight transition and a more direct perspective of the eastern Finger Lakes and the Syracuse skyline during the descent.
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D.C. Perimeter
Distant views of the National Mall and the Potomac River shortly after takeoff from Dulles.
Susquehanna River
Aerial views of the wide, winding Susquehanna River as it cuts through the Pennsylvania heartland.
Finger Lakes
Stunning views of the deep blue waters of Skaneateles and Otisco Lakes during the initial descent.
Syracuse Skyline
Clear sights of the JMA Wireless Dome and the downtown Syracuse area on the final approach.
Request a window seat on the right for the best chance to see the Finger Lakes. During autumn, this side offers a spectacular vantage point for the changing foliage of Central New York. Morning flights provide the crispest views of the lakes before any afternoon haze develops.
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Appalachian Ridges
View the distinct 'fold and thrust' belt of the Appalachian Mountains through central Pennsylvania.
Scranton Valley
The urban landscape of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre nestled within the Lackawanna River valley.
Endless Mountains
Dense forest cover and rugged plateaus of northern Pennsylvania as you cross the state line.
The left side is ideal for capturing the geometric patterns of the Appalachian ridges. For the best lighting, choose an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain textures and the Susquehanna River valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 477 km (296 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Arrival: SYR (43.11119842529297, -76.1063003540039)
Route Type: Domestic
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