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YQB → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Manhattan skyline during the descent, and the winding Delaware River upon arrival.
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Quebec South Shore
View of Lévis and the agricultural landscape of the Chaudière-Appalaches region immediately after takeoff.
Green Mountains
Extensive views of Vermont's lush, forested mountain range and the rolling hills of the Northeast Kingdom.
NYC Skyline
On clear days, the Manhattan skyline and Central Park are often visible in the distance while traversing the New Jersey corridor.
Delaware River
The plane frequently follows the river's path, marking the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the descent.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the New York City skyline as you cross over northern New Jersey. Early morning flights offer beautiful sunrise light over the Atlantic horizon to the east. For the best view of the Delaware Water Gap, look out about 20 minutes before landing.
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Château Frontenac
Iconic views of Old Quebec's historic walled city and the famous hotel shortly after departure from YQB.
Lake Champlain
The massive, shimmering waters of the lake bordering New York and Vermont are visible for a significant portion of the cruise.
Adirondack Park
The rugged wilderness and high peaks of upstate New York provide a dramatic landscape to the west.
Philadelphia Center City
Provides a direct view of the Comcast Center and Liberty Place skyscrapers if the flight approaches PHL from the north.
The right side is ideal for catching the historic architecture of Quebec City right after takeoff. During the final approach into PHL, if the wind is from the west, this side often provides the most direct and close-up view of the Philadelphia skyline.
Book Hotels in PhiladelphiaDistance: 830 km (516 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: YQB (46.7911, -71.393303)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: International
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