While Baltimore's harbor gives the right side a nice opening scene, the left side wins overall thanks to the Pocono and Catskill ridgelines visible during cruise and the Hudson Valley terrain on final approach into Albany, adding genuine topographic variety to an otherwise short flight.
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Flight Path
Baltimore to Albany is 289 miles (464 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Susquehanna River valley, Pocono Mountains foothills, and the northern Appalachian ridge and valley terrain of eastern Pennsylvania
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BWI
RIGHTDeparting BWI northbound, the right side offers a brief but clear view of Baltimore's harbor, downtown skyline, and the upper Chesapeake Bay before the aircraft turns north toward New York/Pennsylvania airspace.
Landing at ALB
LEFTOn approach into Albany, the left side reveals the forested ridges of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River valley as the aircraft descends from the south, giving the only real topographic relief on this short route.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to Albany International (ALB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Baltimore to Albany. While Baltimore's harbor gives the right side a nice opening scene, the left side wins overall thanks to the Pocono and Catskill ridgelines visible during cruise and the Hudson Valley terrain on final approach into Albany, adding genuine topographic variety to an otherwise short flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
During takeoff from Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BWI northbound, the right side offers a brief but clear view of Baltimore's harbor, downtown skyline, and the upper Chesapeake Bay before the aircraft turns north toward New York/Pennsylvania airspace. Notable sights include: Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, upper Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore skyline.
What can I see when landing at Albany International in Albany?
When landing at Albany International (ALB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Albany, the left side reveals the forested ridges of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River valley as the aircraft descends from the south, giving the only real topographic relief on this short route. Notable sights include: Catskill Mountains, Hudson River, Helderberg Escarpment, Albany skyline.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Albany?
The flight from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to Albany International (ALB) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 289 miles (464 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Baltimore to Albany flight path pass over?
Susquehanna River valley, Pocono Mountains foothills, and the northern Appalachian ridge and valley terrain of eastern Pennsylvania