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ISP → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (Islip) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panorama of the New York City skyline shortly after takeoff and a direct view of Philadelphia's Center City skyscrapers during the final approach.
Manhattan Skyline
On a clear day, witness the iconic silhouettes of the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center to the north.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island is a prominent landmark mid-flight.
Statue of Liberty
A small but unmistakable sight in the New York Harbor as the plane traverses toward New Jersey.
New Jersey Pine Barrens
The vast, deep green expanse of the coastal plain forest provides a sharp contrast to the urban corridors.
Philadelphia Center City
As the plane aligns for landing at PHL, get a front-row seat to the Comcast Technology Center and Liberty Place.
The right side is the 'urban' side of the flight. For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the NYC skyline. Evening flights offer a beautiful 'Golden Hour' glow on the Philadelphia skyline as you descend.
Fire Island National Seashore
Immediately after departure, view the long, thin barrier island with its distinct lighthouse and pristine dunes.
Sandy Hook
The distinctive hooked peninsula of New Jersey reaching into the Lower New York Bay.
Jersey Shoreline
A continuous view of the Atlantic coast, including beach towns like Asbury Park and Belmar.
Delaware River Ports
Heavy industrial activity and cargo ships navigating the waters between New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
South Philly Sports Complex
Clear views of Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, and the Wells Fargo Center just before touchdown.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while enjoying the coastal scenery. This side is also superior if the flight path takes a more southerly route over the Atlantic, offering better views of the barrier islands.
Distance: 208 km (129 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: ISP (40.79520035, -73.10019684)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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