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PHL → ABE
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (Allentown)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unbeatable view of the Philadelphia skyline immediately after takeoff and a clear perspective of the Lehigh Valley's industrial heritage upon arrival.
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Center City Skyline
Witness the iconic Philadelphia skyscrapers including the Comcast Technology Center and Liberty Place.
Delaware River Bridges
View the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman bridges connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
South Philly Sports Complex
A bird's-eye view of the stadiums for the Eagles, Phillies, and Sixers right after rotation.
Bethlehem Steel Stacks
On final approach to ABE, look for the historic blast furnaces of the former steel plant to the southeast.
Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for the best city shots. On this ultra-short hop, the window for sightseeing is less than 15 minutes of total cruise time. Sunset flights offer a golden glow against the Philadelphia skyline.
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University City
See the sprawling campuses of UPenn and Drexel as the plane climbs out of PHL.
Valley Forge
The historic encampment site appears as a distinct green patch northwest of the city.
King of Prussia
Spot one of the largest shopping malls in the US and its surrounding commercial sprawl.
Appalachian Foothills
The rolling greenery of Montgomery and Berks counties unfolds as you head north.
Sit on the left for views of the western suburbs; early morning flights provide the best lighting without the sun's glare directly in your eyes. This side is better if the flight path tracks further west over the Main Line.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 88 km (55 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: ABE (40.652099609375, -75.44080352783203)
Route Type: Domestic
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