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PVD → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (Providence) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic New York City skyline and often provides a direct view of Philadelphia's Center City skyscrapers during the final approach into PHL.
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NYC Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Hudson River.
Princeton University
Spot the historic collegiate gothic architecture of the campus in Central New Jersey.
Sports Complex
Bird's-eye view of Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park just before landing.
Ben Franklin Bridge
The massive blue suspension bridge spanning the Delaware River into the city.
PHL Center City
A stunning close-up of the Comcast Center and Liberty Place towers on the final descent.
Sit on the right side for the best chance of seeing Manhattan; even on a cloudy day, the flight path often stays low enough to see the buildings. For sunset flights, this side will experience direct sun, so bring sunglasses until the descent begins.
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Narragansett Bay
Excellent views of Rhode Island's jagged coastline and islands immediately after departure.
Long Island South Shore
Aerial perspective of the barrier islands, Fire Island, and the Atlantic coastline.
Lower Manhattan
Distances views of the Freedom Tower and the Statue of Liberty as the plane skirts the coast.
NJ Pine Barrens
A vast, dense green expanse covering much of Southern New Jersey during mid-flight.
Delaware River
Large cargo vessels and tankers navigating the channel towards the Port of Philadelphia.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Atlantic Ocean. Look for Sandy Hook, the prominent sand spit at the northern tip of the Jersey Shore, as a navigational landmark halfway through the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 382 km (237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: PVD (41.732601, -71.42040300000001)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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