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MCI → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more iconic experience, featuring a clear view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch early in the flight and a prime perspective of the Philadelphia skyline and stadiums during the landing sequence.
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St. Louis Gateway Arch
A spectacular view of the Arch and the Mississippi River waterfront shortly after departure.
Ohio River Valley
Deep, forested bends of the river as the flight crosses the border regions of Ohio and Kentucky.
Allegheny Mountains
Dense forest canopies and rugged peaks of the West Virginia and Maryland highlands.
Philadelphia Sports Complex
A close-up view of the Eagles, Phillies, and 76ers stadiums during the final approach.
Delaware River
The industrial shipping lanes and bridges connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Book a window seat on the right for the best approach views; most flights into PHL descend from the west, placing the Center City skyline and sports complex right in your line of sight. Sunset flights offer stunning reflections off the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Missouri Farmlands
Geometric patchworks of agriculture across the Missouri and Illinois plains.
Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania and the wide Susquehanna River islands are clearly visible.
Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians
Unique linear mountain formations stretching across central Pennsylvania.
Great Lakes Horizon
On clear days, the distant blue shimmer of Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can be seen to the north.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to minimize sun glare. Keep your camera ready about 75 minutes into the flight for the dramatic transition from flat plains to the sharp ridges of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,667 km (1,036 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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