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AUS → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers unparalleled views of the Appalachian mountain range and the high-density urban corridor of the Northeast, culminating in a world-class view of the Manhattan skyline on many standard arrival patterns into JFK.
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Ozark Plateau
View the rolling forested hills of the Ozarks as you fly over Arkansas.
Appalachian Mountains
See the distinct linear ridges and valleys of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains.
Philadelphia Skyline
Clear views of Center City Philadelphia and the Delaware River waterfront.
Manhattan Skyline
The primary highlight; catch the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center on the final approach.
George Washington Bridge
A massive suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River between NJ and NY.
Book a window seat on the left for the most iconic arrival into New York. On sunset flights, the sun will illuminate the Manhattan skyline in a golden hue during your descent. If the flight utilizes the 'Parkway Visual' approach, the left side provides a close-up look at the city's landmarks.
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Mississippi River
Cross the mighty Mississippi near the Tennessee border, a massive geographic milestone.
Chesapeake Bay
Vast views of the intricate inlets and coastline of the Maryland and Delaware shores.
Atlantic City
Spot the casinos and the famous boardwalk along the New Jersey coast.
The Jersey Shore
Miles of sandy beaches and coastal lagoons stretching toward Long Island.
Atlantic Ocean
A serene view of the horizon as the plane maneuvers over the water for landing.
The right side is best for morning flights as it avoids the direct glare of the sun. It is the preferred side for views of the Atlantic coastline and the various bays of the Mid-Atlantic states. Keep an eye out for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 2,445 km (1,519 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 16 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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