Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Philadelphia to Burlington. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach on runway 15 with left-side views of Lake Champlain and the mountain ranges is the more visually rewarding segment of this short flight. The lake and mountain scenery outweighs the Philadelphia departure views.

During takeoff from Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. PHL typically departs runway 27L or 27R heading northwest. Right-side seats offer views of the Delaware River and Philadelphia's downtown skyline as you climb out, plus the Schuylkill River valley to the northwest. Left side faces industrial areas and the airport's western perimeter. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia downtown skyline, Schuylkill River, Ben Franklin Bridge.

When landing at Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. BTV typically uses runway 15 or 33 depending on wind. Approaching from the south on runway 15 (most common), left-side seats provide excellent views of Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains, and the Adirondacks across the lake in New York. Right side faces inland terrain with less dramatic geography. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain, Green Mountains, Adirondack Mountains, Burlington waterfront.

The flight from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Burlington International (BTV) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Hudson River valley near Albany, New York, then follows the general corridor northward through the Taconic Mountains and into the Lake Champlain basin. The Catskill Mountains are visible to the east during the climb-out phase. The Vermont-New York border along Lake Champlain becomes prominent during descent into Burlington.