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PHL → HVN
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to Tweed New Haven Airport (New Haven)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a premier front-row seat to the iconic Manhattan skyline as the flight tracks northeast toward Connecticut, offering clear views of the Hudson River and the dense urban architecture of the Northeast Corridor.
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Philadelphia Skyline
Immediate views of Center City and the Comcast Center right after takeoff from PHL.
Manhattan Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park as you bypass NYC.
Hudson River
The expansive waterway separating New Jersey and New York, often dotted with ferry traffic.
Fairfield County Coast
The dense coastal cities of Stamford, Norwalk, and Bridgeport appearing just before the descent.
Yale University
The Gothic spires and collegiate architecture of downtown New Haven as the plane turns for final approach.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while capturing the sunset reflecting off the glass of Manhattan's skyscrapers. This side is most consistent for seeing the urban core of the tri-state area regardless of the specific approach vector into HVN.
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Sandy Hook
The distinctive narrow peninsula of the Jersey Shore reaching out into the Atlantic.
New York Harbor
A distant but clear view of the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Long Island Gold Coast
The opulent estates and lush greenery of Long Island's prestigious North Shore.
Long Island Sound
An expansive view of the water, sailing vessels, and the rugged Connecticut coastline.
New Haven Harbor
The industrial docks and the Five Mile Point Lighthouse visible during the final seconds of flight.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. It offers a more serene, coastal perspective. Keep an eye out for the busy shipping lanes entering New York Harbor and the transition from the sandy beaches of New Jersey to the rocky coves of Connecticut.
Book Hotels in New HavenDistance: 252 km (157 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: HVN (41.26369858, -72.88680267)
Route Type: Domestic
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