The left side wins narrowly thanks to the dramatic Alpine views during climb-out from Venice, which offer more terrain variety and drama than the lagoon glimpse on the right, even though the right side gains back some ground with the Philadelphia skyline on approach.
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Flight Path
Venice to Philadelphia is 4,237 miles (6,819 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses the North Atlantic near southern Greenland's coastal ice sheet and Labrador before continuing over eastern Canada into the northeastern United States.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VCE
LEFTDeparting VCE on runway 04, the aircraft climbs northeast over the Venetian Lagoon before typically banking toward the northwest for the transatlantic routing, putting the Dolomites and Julian Alps into view on the left as the plane gains altitude. The right side only briefly shows the lagoon and Adriatic coast before the turn.
Landing at PHL
RIGHTPHL arrivals from the east typically land on runway 27L or 27R, descending westward over New Jersey and crossing the Delaware River, with the Philadelphia skyline and river bends visible off the right side of the aircraft during the final approach turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Philadelphia International (PHL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Venice to Philadelphia. The left side wins narrowly thanks to the dramatic Alpine views during climb-out from Venice, which offer more terrain variety and drama than the lagoon glimpse on the right, even though the right side gains back some ground with the Philadelphia skyline on approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Venezia Tessera in Venice?
During takeoff from Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing VCE on runway 04, the aircraft climbs northeast over the Venetian Lagoon before typically banking toward the northwest for the transatlantic routing, putting the Dolomites and Julian Alps into view on the left as the plane gains altitude. The right side only briefly shows the lagoon and Adriatic coast before the turn. Notable sights include: Venetian Lagoon, Dolomite foothills, Julian Alps, Po Valley.
What can I see when landing at Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. PHL arrivals from the east typically land on runway 27L or 27R, descending westward over New Jersey and crossing the Delaware River, with the Philadelphia skyline and river bends visible off the right side of the aircraft during the final approach turn. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline, Camden waterfront, South Jersey suburbs.
How long is the flight from Venice to Philadelphia?
The flight from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,237 miles (6,819 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Venice to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Atlantic near southern Greenland's coastal ice sheet and Labrador before continuing over eastern Canada into the northeastern United States.