While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Syracuse provides more varied and distinctive geography—Onondaga Lake, urban landscape, and regional topography make for more engaging views overall.
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Flight Path
Myrtle Beach to Syracuse is 669 miles (1,077 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Appalachian foothills transition zone, Delaware River valley, Pennsylvania ridge-and-valley topography, Catskill Mountains to the east, Hudson River valley approach to New York airspace
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MYR
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Atlantic coastline and Myrtle Beach's barrier islands as you climb out. The left side faces inland over relatively flat, forested terrain with fewer distinctive features.
Landing at SYR
LEFTLeft side provides views of Onondaga Lake and the Syracuse urban area during descent. You'll see the city's grid pattern and surrounding Finger Lakes region topography. Right side faces mostly forested terrain and lacks distinctive landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Myrtle Beach International (MYR) to Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Myrtle Beach to Syracuse. While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Syracuse provides more varied and distinctive geography—Onondaga Lake, urban landscape, and regional topography make for more engaging views overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Myrtle Beach International in Myrtle Beach?
During takeoff from Myrtle Beach International (MYR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Atlantic coastline and Myrtle Beach's barrier islands as you climb out. The left side faces inland over relatively flat, forested terrain with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean and Grand Strand coastline, Myrtle Beach developed areas, barrier islands and salt marshes.
What can I see when landing at Syracuse Hancock International in Syracuse?
When landing at Syracuse Hancock International (SYR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of Onondaga Lake and the Syracuse urban area during descent. You'll see the city's grid pattern and surrounding Finger Lakes region topography. Right side faces mostly forested terrain and lacks distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Onondaga Lake, Syracuse city center and urban grid, Finger Lakes region ridgelines, Hancock Airport approach corridor.
How long is the flight from Myrtle Beach to Syracuse?
The flight from Myrtle Beach International (MYR) to Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 669 miles (1,077 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Myrtle Beach to Syracuse flight path pass over?
Appalachian foothills transition zone, Delaware River valley, Pennsylvania ridge-and-valley topography, Catskill Mountains to the east, Hudson River valley approach to New York airspace