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RSW → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Atlantic coastline, including views of the Kennedy Space Center, the Outer Banks, and a direct look at the Delaware Bay during descent.
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Cape Canaveral
Peer down at the Kennedy Space Center, launch pads, and the massive Vehicle Assembly Building.
Outer Banks
Marvel at the thin, sandy ribbon of the North Carolina barrier islands and the vast Atlantic Ocean.
Chesapeake Bay
Observe the intricate network of inlets and the massive bridge-tunnel systems near Virginia Beach.
Delaware Bay
Cross over the wide expanse where the Delaware River meets the sea, separating Delaware and New Jersey.
Commodore Barry Bridge
Get a close-up look at the massive bridge spans over the Delaware River during the final seconds before landing.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic. It provides the best perspective for the Delaware River approach into PHL, which is the most common landing pattern. Look for the distinct shape of the Delmarva Peninsula and the cargo ships navigating the channel into the port of Philadelphia.
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Shortly after takeoff, view the massive 'Inland Sea' of Florida and the surrounding Everglades.
Savannah & Charleston
Catch distant views of these historic Southern cities as you fly north over the interstate corridor.
Washington D.C. Skyline
On a clear day, look far to the west to see the monuments and the dense urban sprawl of the capital.
Philadelphia Skyline
As the plane turns for its final approach, the skyscrapers of Center City often appear on the left.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. During the descent, keep an eye out for the Susquehanna River and the suburban sprawl of the Main Line. If the flight arrives from the west, the left side provides a stunning view of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Schuylkill River.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,601 km (995 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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