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PHL → BGR
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to Bangor International Airport (Bangor)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular coastal perspective, featuring the New York City skyline, the Long Island Sound, and the rugged, island-dotted coastline of Maine.
Manhattan Skyline
A premier view of the New York City skyscrapers, Central Park, and the Hudson River about 20 minutes after takeoff.
Long Island Sound
The expansive waterway between Connecticut and Long Island, often filled with maritime traffic.
Narragansett Bay
The scenic Rhode Island coast featuring Newport and numerous small coastal islands.
Portland & Casco Bay
View the historic city of Portland and the 'Calendar Islands' as the flight enters Maine airspace.
Penobscot Bay
A stunning array of islands and jagged inlets as the aircraft begins its final descent into Bangor.
The right side is the clear winner for iconic landmarks. Request a window seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of NYC. For evening flights, you may catch the reflection of the sunset on the Atlantic Ocean and the many lighthouses blinking along the Maine coast. Be ready with your camera shortly after reaching cruise altitude for the Manhattan flyby.
Philadelphia Skyline
Aerial views of Center City and the Schuylkill River immediately following departure from PHL.
The Berkshires
Rolling green mountains of Western Massachusetts visible during the mid-flight cruise phase.
White Mountains
On clear days, the distant peaks of New Hampshire, including Mount Washington, can be seen to the North.
Maine North Woods
Deep green expanses of dense pine forests that define the interior landscape of Maine.
Sebago Lake
A massive glacial lake in southern Maine, known for its deep blue water and irregular shoreline.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun over the Atlantic. This side is ideal for spotting the transition from urban corridors to the vast New England wilderness. During autumn, the foliage colors are particularly vibrant on this side as you fly over the Appalachian foothills.
Distance: 760 km (472 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: BGR (44.80739974975586, -68.82810211181639)
Route Type: Domestic
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