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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior view of the Philadelphia skyline upon departure and the most dramatic perspectives of the Adirondack High Peaks and Mount Royal during the descent into Montreal.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Philadelphia Center City

Aerial views of the skyscrapers in Center City Philadelphia and the winding Schuylkill River shortly after takeoff.

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Pocono Mountains

The densely forested plateaus and winding valleys of Northeastern Pennsylvania's premier vacation region.

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Adirondack High Peaks

Dramatic views of New York's highest mountains, including Mount Marcy, often snow-capped in late autumn and winter.

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Lake Champlain West Coast

The rugged western shoreline of Lake Champlain bordering New York and Vermont.

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Mount Royal

The iconic hill in the heart of Montreal and the city's central park during the final approach.

Choose the left side for optimal lighting on afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun. This side is also preferred for the most frequent arrival patterns into YUL, which often circle over the West Island and Mount Royal. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the PHL skyline.

Right Side Highlights
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Delaware River Basin

Views of the wide Delaware River as it marks the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Distant NYC Skyline

On very clear days, the Manhattan skyline is visible on the far eastern horizon about 15 minutes into the flight.

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Hudson River Valley

The scenic ribbon of the Hudson River stretching north toward Albany.

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Lake George

The crystal-clear waters and islands of the 'Queen of American Lakes' in the eastern Adirondacks.

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St. Lawrence River

The massive shipping channel and the South Shore suburbs as you cross into Canadian airspace.

The right side is ideal for morning flights, offering the best illumination of the Hudson Valley and Lake George. If the flight path stays further east, you may get a closer look at the Green Mountains of Vermont. Watch for the Lake George area approximately 45 minutes after departure.

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Route Information

Distance: 634 km (394 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min

Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)

Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Route Type: International

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