The right side provides the more varied and recognizable scenery across the flight, from the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline at departure to glimpses of the Merrimack River valley on arrival, while the left side offers mostly flat, undistinguished terrain throughout.
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Flight Path
Philadelphia to Manchester is 289 miles (465 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The route crosses central New Jersey, the lower Hudson Valley near the New York/Connecticut border, and rolling hills of central Massachusetts before descending into southern New Hampshire.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PHL
RIGHTDeparting PHL toward the northeast, the right side offers a glimpse of the Delaware River and Philadelphia's skyline receding below before the climb continues over the New Jersey suburbs. The left side mostly shows flat Pennsylvania countryside with little variation.
Landing at MHT
RIGHTOn approach into MHT from the south, the right side offers fleeting views of the Merrimack River valley and rolling hills of southern New Hampshire, while the left side faces mostly featureless forest and low ridgelines.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Philadelphia to Manchester. The right side provides the more varied and recognizable scenery across the flight, from the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline at departure to glimpses of the Merrimack River valley on arrival, while the left side offers mostly flat, undistinguished terrain throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
During takeoff from Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PHL toward the northeast, the right side offers a glimpse of the Delaware River and Philadelphia's skyline receding below before the climb continues over the New Jersey suburbs. The left side mostly shows flat Pennsylvania countryside with little variation. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline, South Jersey suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester?
When landing at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into MHT from the south, the right side offers fleeting views of the Merrimack River valley and rolling hills of southern New Hampshire, while the left side faces mostly featureless forest and low ridgelines. Notable sights include: Merrimack River, southern New Hampshire hills, Manchester's small downtown.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Manchester?
The flight from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 289 miles (465 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Philadelphia to Manchester flight path pass over?
The route crosses central New Jersey, the lower Hudson Valley near the New York/Connecticut border, and rolling hills of central Massachusetts before descending into southern New Hampshire.