The left side captures both the scenic Nassau harbor departure and the Delaware River/Philadelphia skyline arrival, while the right side is dominated by featureless open Atlantic for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Nassau to Philadelphia is 1,033 miles (1,662 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Open Atlantic Ocean off the Carolina and Virginia coasts, with occasional distant views of barrier islands near Cape Hatteras before the route turns inland toward the Delaware Bay.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from NAS
LEFTDeparting NAS on runway 14, the aircraft initially heads southeast over open water before banking north toward Philadelphia, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of New Providence's north shore, Nassau Harbour, and the turquoise shallows of the Bahama Banks as the plane turns. Right-side passengers see mostly open Atlantic during this turn.
Landing at PHL
LEFTPHL arrivals from the south typically land on runway 27L/27R, approaching from the east over the Delaware River and Delaware Bay before turning west onto final. This puts the Philadelphia skyline and the winding Delaware River on the left side of the aircraft during the descent and approach turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nassau International (NAS) to Philadelphia International (PHL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nassau to Philadelphia. The left side captures both the scenic Nassau harbor departure and the Delaware River/Philadelphia skyline arrival, while the right side is dominated by featureless open Atlantic for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Nassau International in Nassau?
During takeoff from Nassau International (NAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing NAS on runway 14, the aircraft initially heads southeast over open water before banking north toward Philadelphia, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of New Providence's north shore, Nassau Harbour, and the turquoise shallows of the Bahama Banks as the plane turns. Right-side passengers see mostly open Atlantic during this turn. Notable sights include: Nassau Harbour, Paradise Island, New Providence's north shore reefs, the turquoise shallows of the Bahama Banks.
What can I see when landing at Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Left side for the best views. PHL arrivals from the south typically land on runway 27L/27R, approaching from the east over the Delaware River and Delaware Bay before turning west onto final. This puts the Philadelphia skyline and the winding Delaware River on the left side of the aircraft during the descent and approach turn. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline including the Comcast towers, Delaware Bay shoreline, the refineries and industrial waterfront near the airport.
How long is the flight from Nassau to Philadelphia?
The flight from Nassau International (NAS) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,033 miles (1,662 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nassau to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
Open Atlantic Ocean off the Carolina and Virginia coasts, with occasional distant views of barrier islands near Cape Hatteras before the route turns inland toward the Delaware Bay.