Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Philadelphia. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over Europe you get the Alps and Lake Zurich on departure; over the Atlantic the left side faces south toward the Greenland coast and Labrador during the transatlantic crossing; and on arrival you get the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline.

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs westbound on runway 16/28, and a left-side seat gives you views over Lake Zurich and the city center as you climb out. You'll also get a clear look at the Glarus Alps and the Limmat valley spreading out below. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Zurich city center and old town, Glarus Alps to the southeast, Limmat River valley.

When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Philadelphia International sits on the west bank of the Delaware River, and aircraft typically approach from the southwest or west on runway 27L/27R. A left-side seat gives you the Delaware River, the Philadelphia skyline, and the Ben Franklin Bridge as you descend. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia downtown skyline, Ben Franklin Bridge, South Philadelphia waterfront.

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The route tracks northwest over France and the English Channel, then crosses southern England near London, exits over Ireland, and follows a great circle arc across the North Atlantic. Greenland's southern ice sheet and fjord coastline are visible on the left side at cruise altitude. The route then crosses Labrador and Quebec before descending over New England and the mid-Atlantic states toward Philadelphia.