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SAT → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Texas Hill Country upon departure and a higher probability of seeing the iconic Philadelphia skyline and the Susquehanna River during the descent.
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Texas Hill Country
Lush rolling hills and limestone outcrops northwest of San Antonio shortly after takeoff.
Ozark Plateau
Rugged terrain and dense forests of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri visible during mid-cruise.
Mississippi River
The massive waterway snaking through the landscape, typically crossed near the Missouri-Tennessee border.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinct 'fold and thrust' geological formations of West Virginia and central Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Skyline
Stunning views of Center City skyscrapers including the Comcast Center during the final descent into PHL.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachians roughly 45 minutes before landing. If the aircraft lands towards the West (Runway 27L/R), this side provides the most iconic view of the Philadelphia city center.
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East Texas Piney Woods
Expansive evergreen forests stretching across the Texas-Louisiana border region visible in the first hour.
Tennessee River
Wide, shimmering bends of the river as it winds through the Tennessee Valley landscape.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The hazy, blue-tinted peaks of the eastern Appalachian range visible in the distance to the southeast.
Delaware River Valley
The wide river marking the border between PA and NJ as the plane aligns for its final approach.
South Philly Sports Complex
Aerial views of the Eagles, Phillies, and 76ers stadiums just moments before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm sunset glow over the landscape. During the final approach into PHL, keep your eyes peeled for the Commodore Barry Bridge and the various industrial docks and ships along the Delaware River.
Book Hotels in PhiladelphiaDistance: 2,404 km (1,494 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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