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TTN → RDU
Which side of the plane to sit from Trenton Mercer Airport (Trenton) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (Raleigh-durham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dense urban corridor of the Northeast, including direct views of the Philadelphia skyline and the distant monuments of Washington D.C. as you traverse the Piedmont region.
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Philadelphia Skyline
Immediately after takeoff, witness a clear view of Center City's skyscrapers and the Delaware River.
District of Columbia
On clear days, the recognizable sprawl of the D.C. metro area and the Potomac River appear to the west.
Richmond Virginia
View the historic capital city and the winding James River as the flight path moves south.
Piedmont Plateau
The transition from urban sprawl to the lush, rolling green forests of the North Carolina interior.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Watch for the 'L' shape of the Delaware River at Philadelphia within the first 10 minutes of flight. Look for the Research Triangle Park's dense canopy as you begin your final approach into RDU.
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Delaware Bay
A massive estuary view as the plane crosses from New Jersey into the Delmarva Peninsula.
Chesapeake Bay
Extensive views of the intricate coastal inlets and the famous Bay Bridge-Tunnel near Norfolk.
Hampton Roads
The sprawling naval infrastructure and shipping ports of the Virginia coast are visible during the descent.
Atlantic Coastline
Distant views of the outer coastal barrier islands and the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean.
Choose the left side for early morning flights to see the sun rising over the Atlantic. During the winter, the frozen edges of the Chesapeake Bay create stunning geometric patterns from high altitude.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 600 km (373 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: TTN (40.27669906616211, -74.8134994506836)
Arrival: RDU (35.877601623535156, -78.7874984741211)
Route Type: Domestic
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