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IND → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side generally offers more iconic city views, including potential glimpses of Columbus and Pittsburgh, followed by the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains and a superior angle for the Philadelphia skyline on approach.
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Columbus Metro
View the dense urban center of Ohio's capital and the sprawling Ohio State University campus.
Pittsburgh Vistas
Spot the 'City of Bridges' and the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers to the north.
Allegheny Ridges
Observe the distinct, long parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains stretching across Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna River
Cross the wide, shallow waters of the Susquehanna near the northern bends of the river valley.
Philadelphia Skyline
On standard approaches to runways 27R/L, get a direct view of the Center City skyscrapers and the Delaware River.
For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing better visibility and photo opportunities without sun glare. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the 'V' shape of the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers meeting.
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Ohio River Valley
Follow the winding path of the Ohio River as it snakes along the border of Ohio and West Virginia.
Monongahela Forest
Fly over the lush, dense canopy of the national forest areas in the West Virginia panhandle.
Harrisburg & Capitol
See the Pennsylvania State Capitol dome and the industrial outskirts of the state capital.
Lancaster Farmland
View the intricate 'patchwork quilt' of the productive Amish and Mennonite farming communities.
Delaware River Ports
Watch the heavy industrial shipping and bridge infrastructure south of the airport during landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights to catch the warm light hitting the Pennsylvania countryside. Look for the cooling towers of Three Mile Island located in the middle of the Susquehanna River south of Harrisburg.
Book Hotels in PhiladelphiaDistance: 944 km (587 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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