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JAX → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Atlantic coastline, featuring the dramatic Outer Banks of North Carolina and the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay.
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Barrier Islands
The intricate marshlands and sandy islands of Georgia and South Carolina.
The Outer Banks
The thin, iconic strip of North Carolina's barrier islands including Cape Hatteras.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
A massive engineering feat visible at the mouth of the bay near Norfolk.
Jersey Shore
The famous coastline and boardwalks of Southern New Jersey including Atlantic City.
Delaware Bay
Watch large cargo ships navigating the shipping lanes toward the Port of Philadelphia.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the turquoise waters of the coast. The Outer Banks transition is the visual highlight, occurring roughly halfway through the flight. Keep your window shade open as you cross the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay for impressive maritime views.
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Historic Coastal Cities
Aerial views of Savannah and Charleston as you climb through the Southern corridor.
Great Dismal Swamp
A massive forested wetland spanning the border between North Carolina and Virginia.
I-95 Urban Corridor
Distances views of Washington D.C. and Baltimore's urban sprawl on clear days.
Delaware River
The winding river marking the border between Delaware and New Jersey during descent.
Philly Skyline
A close-up view of Center City's skyscrapers if landing on the 27 runways.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Appalachian foothills in the distance. This side is also better for spotting the urban density of the Northeast Corridor during the final 20 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,195 km (743 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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