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ABQ → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Sandia Mountains during takeoff and provides the highest probability of seeing the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final approach into JFK.
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Sandia Mountains
Dramatic 10,000-foot peaks rising immediately east of the Albuquerque airport during departure.
St. Louis Skyline
Clear views of the Gateway Arch and the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
Midwestern Heartland
Stunning geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields across the Great Plains.
Appalachian Ridges
The unique fold-and-thrust belt topography of the Pennsylvania wilderness.
Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center on arrival.
The left side is the 'cool side' for this eastbound route, keeping you away from the direct southern sun and reducing window glare for photos. For the best Manhattan views, watch the flight tracker; if the plane heads toward the Hudson River or north of the city before landing, have your camera ready.
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High Plains
The vast, arid transition from New Mexico into the rugged canyons of the Texas Panhandle.
The Mississippi
A wide-angle perspective of the massive river system snaking through the central United States.
Philadelphia
Distant but clear views of the Philly skyline and the Delaware River during the descent.
Jersey Shore
The long, thin barrier islands and coastal inlets of New Jersey just before entering New York airspace.
Verrazzano Bridge
A grand view of the entrance to New York Harbor and the bridge connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn.
Choosing the right side offers excellent coastal views of the Atlantic as you approach New York. However, because you are flying east, the sun will be on the right side of the aircraft for much of the day, which can make the cabin very bright. Early morning flights will experience heavy glare on this side.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 2,931 km (1,821 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 54 min
Departure: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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