Oranjestad to Philadelphia is 1,918 miles (3,086 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Although the right side has a stronger landing view, the left side offers a much longer scenic payoff during cruise — the plane tracks up along the Bahamas and then parallels the Atlantic seaboard past Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, giving repeated coastline and barrier-island views for over an hour, while the right side stares mostly at open Atlantic water.
Flight Path
Bahamian islands and turquoise banks, the Atlantic coastline of Florida and Georgia, and the mouth of Chesapeake Bay before the descent into the Delaware Bay corridor
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUA
RIGHTDeparting AUA on runway 11 the aircraft climbs east-northeast before turning north; on the south side passengers can catch a last glimpse of Venezuela's Paraguaná Peninsula and its coastal hills across the narrow channel, while the north side only shows open turquoise Caribbean water.
Landing at PHL
RIGHTArrivals into PHL typically land west on runway 27L/27R, approaching from the east over the Delaware River; passengers on the north side get a clear view of the Philadelphia skyline and the river bend just before touchdown, while the south side faces flatter New Jersey suburbs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Reina Beatrix International (AUA) to Philadelphia International (PHL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oranjestad to Philadelphia. Although the right side has a stronger landing view, the left side offers a much longer scenic payoff during cruise — the plane tracks up along the Bahamas and then parallels the Atlantic seaboard past Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, giving repeated coastline and barrier-island views for over an hour, while the right side stares mostly at open Atlantic water.
What can I see during takeoff from Reina Beatrix International in Oranjestad?
During takeoff from Reina Beatrix International (AUA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AUA on runway 11 the aircraft climbs east-northeast before turning north; on the south side passengers can catch a last glimpse of Venezuela's Paraguaná Peninsula and its coastal hills across the narrow channel, while the north side only shows open turquoise Caribbean water. Notable sights include: Aruba's arid coastline, Caribbean Sea, Paraguaná Peninsula (Venezuela).
What can I see when landing at Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into PHL typically land west on runway 27L/27R, approaching from the east over the Delaware River; passengers on the north side get a clear view of the Philadelphia skyline and the river bend just before touchdown, while the south side faces flatter New Jersey suburbs. Notable sights include: Philadelphia skyline, Delaware River, Benjamin Franklin Bridge area.
How long is the flight from Oranjestad to Philadelphia?
The flight from Reina Beatrix International (AUA) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,918 miles (3,086 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oranjestad to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
Bahamian islands and turquoise banks, the Atlantic coastline of Florida and Georgia, and the mouth of Chesapeake Bay before the descent into the Delaware Bay corridor