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SAV → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (Savannah) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Atlantic coastline, featuring the barrier islands of the Carolinas, the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and the iconic Jersey Shore before descending into the Delaware Valley.
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Charleston Harbor
View the historic Battery, Fort Sumter, and the Ravenel Bridge shortly after takeoff.
The Outer Banks
The thin, sandy ribbons of North Carolina's barrier islands stretching into the Atlantic.
Chesapeake Bridge-Tunnel
The massive 17-mile engineering marvel connecting Virginia Beach to the Eastern Shore.
Atlantic City
The prominent boardwalk and high-rise casinos of the Jersey Shore's gambling hub.
Delaware River
Active shipping lanes and industrial ports as the flight aligns for its final approach into PHL.
The right side is unbeatable for coastal scenery. For the best lighting, book a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the beaches and lighthouses from behind the plane. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinct white wakes of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry crossing the Delaware Bay. During the final descent, this side often gets a spectacular view of the Philadelphia refinery complex and the Navy Yard.
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Lowcountry Forests
Deep green expanses of the Francis Marion National Forest shortly after departure.
Richmond Skyline
Distant views of Virginia's capital and the winding James River as the plane tracks north.
D.C. Perimeter
On clear days, the distinct layout of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area is visible to the west.
Susquehanna River
The massive mouth of the Susquehanna as it feeds into the northern Chesapeake Bay.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean. This side is better for spotting the transition from the flat coastal plains into the rolling hills of the Piedmont region. On a clear day, you might see the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,014 km (630 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: SAV (32.12760162, -81.20210266)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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