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YULPHL

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic New York City skyline during the descent and the scenic Delaware River valley upon arrival into Philadelphia.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Champlain Valley

Expansive views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont to the east shortly after takeoff.

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Hudson River Valley

A long-range view of the winding Hudson River as the flight tracks south toward the Mid-Atlantic.

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Manhattan Skyline

On typical arrival paths, passengers see the dense skyscrapers of Midtown and Lower Manhattan from a high-altitude perspective.

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Statue of Liberty

Small but visible in the New York Harbor as the plane begins its final approach sequence into the PA/NJ area.

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Delaware River

Follows the natural border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the final descent into PHL.

Sit forward of the wing on the left for unobstructed views of NYC. On evening flights, the 'Northeast Corridor' light display is magnificent. During the winter, the frozen surface of Lake Champlain is a highlight.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Adirondack High Peaks

Direct views of Mount Marcy and the rugged wilderness of upstate New York's largest state park.

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Lake George

The 'Queen of American Lakes' is clearly visible as a long, narrow sapphire ribbon nestled in the mountains.

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Catskill Mountains

Aerial perspective of the rolling, forested plateaus and deep cloves of southeastern New York.

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Delaware Water Gap

The famous notch where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Ridge near the PA/NJ border.

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Philadelphia Suburbs

A detailed look at the historic Main Line and Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods during the landing pattern.

The right side is perfect for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. It offers better views of pure wilderness and mountain terrain compared to the urban focus of the left side.

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Route Information

Distance: 634 km (394 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min

Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)

Route Type: International

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