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ITH → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (Ithaca) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic perspective of the Appalachian transition and typically provides a better angle for the Philadelphia skyline during standard approach patterns into PHL.
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Finger Lakes Region
Glacial views of Owasco and Skaneateles Lakes shortly after takeoff from Ithaca.
Endless Mountains
Dense forest canopies and rolling plateaus across Northern Pennsylvania.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
The urban centers of the Wyoming Valley tucked between mountain ridges.
Delaware River
Aerial view of the state border separating Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Philadelphia Skyline
Sweeping views of Center City skyscrapers including the Comcast Technology Center on final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. As the plane nears Philadelphia, look for the Delaware River; it acts as a primary navigational landmark for your descent into the city.
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Cornell University
Direct bird's-eye view of the campus and Beebe Lake immediately after departing ITH.
Seneca Lake
Views of the largest and deepest Finger Lake visible to the west during climb out.
Susquehanna River
The winding path of one of the oldest river systems in the world as you cross Central PA.
Blue Mountain
The prominent ridge marking the boundary between the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians and the Piedmont.
South Philly Sports Complex
Aerial views of the Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park just before touchdown.
The right side is unbeatable for the initial 60 seconds of flight, providing the best view of Ithaca's gorges and campus. Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pennsylvania mountains.
Book Hotels in PhiladelphiaDistance: 309 km (192 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: ITH (42.49100112915039, -76.4583969116211)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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