Philadelphia to Nassau flight pathPHLNAS

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Flight time2h 15m
Distance1,033
Heading188° → 187°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side offers coastal scenery during departure and a scenic Bahamian island approach, while the left side is dominated by featureless open Atlantic for most of the flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Philadelphia to Nassau is 1,033 miles (1,662 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Atlantic coastline of the Carolinas and Georgia, Outer Banks, Florida's east coast, and the shallow turquoise waters of the Bahama Banks near approach

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Takeoff from PHL

RIGHT

Departing PHL to the south, the right side faces west toward the Delaware and Philadelphia suburbs before the route tracks the Atlantic seaboard, giving glimpses of the coastal plain and barrier islands. The left side only shows open ocean for most of the flight.

Delaware RiverPhiladelphia suburbsNew Jersey/Delaware coastal plainAtlantic barrier islands
PHL Philadelphia InternationalHub for American Airlines
Aerial window seat view during landing at Nassau (right side) — New Providence north shore, turquoise Bahama Banks, Nassau harbor, Paradise Island

Landing at NAS

RIGHT

On approach to NAS runway 14, the aircraft turns over New Providence's north shore, and the right side offers views of the turquoise shallows, the island's coastline, and Nassau's harbor before touchdown. The left side mostly faces open ocean during the final turn.

New Providence north shoreturquoise Bahama BanksNassau harborParadise Island
NAS Nassau InternationalHub for Bahamasair

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Nassau International (NAS)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Philadelphia to Nassau. The right side offers coastal scenery during departure and a scenic Bahamian island approach, while the left side is dominated by featureless open Atlantic for most of the flight.

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 to the south, the right side faces west toward the Delaware and Philadelphia suburbs before the route tracks the Atlantic seaboard, giving glimpses of the coastal plain and barrier islands. The left side only shows open ocean for most of the flight. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia suburbs, New Jersey/Delaware coastal plain, Atlantic barrier islands.

What can I see when landing at Nassau International in Nassau?

When landing at Nassau International (NAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to NAS runway 14, the aircraft turns over New Providence's north shore, and the right side offers views of the turquoise shallows, the island's coastline, and Nassau's harbor before touchdown. The left side mostly faces open ocean during the final turn. Notable sights include: New Providence north shore, turquoise Bahama Banks, Nassau harbor, Paradise Island.

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Nassau?

The flight from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Nassau International (NAS) takes about 2 hours 15 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 Philadelphia to Nassau flight path pass over?

Atlantic coastline of the Carolinas and Georgia, Outer Banks, Florida's east coast, and the shallow turquoise waters of the Bahama Banks near approach