While takeoff offers good views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the Chesapeake Bay system is more visually distinctive than Long Island Sound, and the Baltimore harbor approach is more interesting than the Connecticut coastline.
Flight Path
The flight path typically crosses central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Notable features include the Delaware River valley (visible as a darker linear feature), the New Jersey Pine Barrens (distinctive patchwork of forest and cleared areas), and the ridge-and-valley topography of the Appalachian foothills becoming visible as you approach Maryland. The Susquehanna River is often visible in the final descent phase as a major waterway cutting through the landscape before reaching the Chesapeake Bay system.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Long Island Mac Arthur (ISP) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Islip to Baltimore. While takeoff offers good views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the Chesapeake Bay system is more visually distinctive than Long Island Sound, and the Baltimore harbor approach is more interesting than the Connecticut coastline.
What can I see during takeoff from Long Island Mac Arthur in Islip?
During takeoff from Long Island Mac Arthur (ISP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the immediate departure over Long Island Sound and the Connecticut coastline as you climb out westbound. You'll see the sound's water, barrier islands, and the Connecticut shore receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Long Island Sound, Connecticut coastline, Fire Island barrier islands, Great South Bay.
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into BWI. You'll see the Patapsco River estuary, Baltimore Harbor, and the Chesapeake Bay's northern reaches as you approach from the northeast on a typical descent path. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River estuary, Baltimore Harbor, Patuxent River.
How long is the flight from Islip to Baltimore?
The flight from Long Island Mac Arthur (ISP) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Islip to Baltimore flight path pass over?
The flight path typically crosses central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Notable features include the Delaware River valley (visible as a darker linear feature), the New Jersey Pine Barrens (distinctive patchwork of forest and cleared areas), and the ridge-and-valley topography of the Appalachian foothills becoming visible as you approach Maryland. The Susquehanna River is often visible in the final descent phase as a major waterway cutting through the landscape before reaching the Chesapeake Bay system.