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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior view of the Philadelphia skyline upon departure and an iconic perspective of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway during the descent into New Orleans.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Philly Skyline

Excellent views of Center City Philadelphia and its skyscrapers immediately following takeoff.

⛰️

Allegheny Ridges

Rugged mountain terrain and deep valleys of the central Appalachian Mountains.

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Tennessee River Valley

Dramatic river bends and winding water paths visible while traversing the Tennessee corridor.

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Great Smoky Mountains

Vast views of the National Park's famous peaks often shrouded in a distinctive mist.

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Mississippi Basin

The massive winding waterway and its fertile floodplains visible during the initial descent.

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The Causeway

The world's longest continuous bridge over water, best viewed from the right side on approach.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to minimize direct sun glare. For the best experience, keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight to capture the massive scale of Lake Pontchartrain.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Delaware Bay

Aerial views of the coastal transition where the Delaware River meets the Atlantic corridor.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

Scenic vistas of the hazy, blue-tinted ridges stretching across the eastern Appalachian range.

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Shenandoah Valley

Beautiful patchwork of farmlands and rolling hills tucked between mountain ridges.

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Southern Forests

Expansive views of the dense pine and hardwood forests across Tennessee and Mississippi.

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Lake Pontchartrain South

The sprawling southern shoreline as the plane prepares for landing in New Orleans.

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New Orleans Metro

Potential views of the Superdome and downtown if the flight path approaches from the west.

Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic coastal plain. This side is also excellent for viewing the expansive forest canopies of the Southeast during the mid-flight cruise.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,751 km (1,088 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min

Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)

Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)

Route Type: Domestic

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