The left side tracks the Atlantic coastline and major East Coast cities for most of the route, including Halifax Harbour at departure and the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline on arrival, giving much richer and more varied scenery than the inland-facing right side.
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Flight Path
Halifax to Philadelphia is 691 miles (1,111 km), a flight of about 2 hours.
Gulf of Maine, coastal Massachusetts and Cape Cod, Long Island Sound, and the New Jersey shoreline are visible along the flight path between Halifax and Philadelphia.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YHZ
LEFTDeparting YHZ to the southwest, the left side offers a good look back at Halifax Harbour and the rocky Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia before the aircraft turns out over open water. The right side shows only inland forest and lakes with no distinguishing features.
Landing at PHL
LEFTOn approach into PHL from the northeast, the left side of the aircraft faces south toward the Delaware River and gives passengers a clear view of the Philadelphia skyline and river bends before the final turn to land. The right side faces inland suburbs with flat, unremarkable terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Halifax International (YHZ) to Philadelphia International (PHL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Halifax to Philadelphia. The left side tracks the Atlantic coastline and major East Coast cities for most of the route, including Halifax Harbour at departure and the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline on arrival, giving much richer and more varied scenery than the inland-facing right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Halifax International in Halifax?
During takeoff from Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YHZ to the southwest, the left side offers a good look back at Halifax Harbour and the rocky Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia before the aircraft turns out over open water. The right side shows only inland forest and lakes with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour, McNabs Island, Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia, Bedford Basin.
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. On approach into PHL from the northeast, the left side of the aircraft faces south toward the Delaware River and gives passengers a clear view of the Philadelphia skyline and river bends before the final turn to land. The right side faces inland suburbs with flat, unremarkable terrain. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline (Center City towers), Camden waterfront, Walt Whitman Bridge.
How long is the flight from Halifax to Philadelphia?
The flight from Halifax International (YHZ) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes about 2 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 691 miles (1,111 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Halifax to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
Gulf of Maine, coastal Massachusetts and Cape Cod, Long Island Sound, and the New Jersey shoreline are visible along the flight path between Halifax and Philadelphia.