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STT → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Cyril E. King Airport (St. Thomas) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Caribbean islands during takeoff and a front-row seat to the scenic US East Coast, including the Outer Banks and the Chesapeake Bay, during the descent into Philadelphia.
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Spanish Virgin Islands
Aerial views of Culebra and Vieques shortly after departure from St. Thomas.
Puerto Rico Trench
Fly over the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean with striking deep-blue water gradients.
The Outer Banks
Dramatic views of the thin barrier islands of North Carolina as the flight nears the US mainland.
Chesapeake Bay
Extensive views of the massive estuary, including the Eastern Shore and Maryland's coastline.
Philadelphia Skyline
Panoramic views of Center City skyscrapers and the Schuylkill River on the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. Keep your camera ready about 2.5 to 3 hours into the flight as you approach the North Carolina coast; the contrast between the Atlantic and the sounds is visually stunning.
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British Virgin Islands
Excellent views of Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and the surrounding cays immediately after takeoff.
Bahamian Fringes
Distant views of the turquoise reefs and sandbars of the easternmost Bahamas.
Atlantic Horizon
Unobstructed views of the sunrise for early morning departures over the open ocean.
Jersey Shore
Views of Cape May and the southern New Jersey coastline as the plane maneuvers toward the Delaware River.
The right side is ideal for sunrise enthusiasts on early departures. While much of the mid-flight is over the open ocean, stay alert during the final 20 minutes for views of the Delaware River and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge depending on the landing pattern.
Book Hotels in PhiladelphiaDistance: 2,590 km (1,609 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min
Departure: STT (18.337299346923828, -64.97339630126953)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: International
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