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BUF → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (Buffalo) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of New York State, including the heart of the Finger Lakes and the breathtaking Manhattan skyline during the descent into JFK.
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Buffalo Skyline
A full view of the city, Canalside, and the Lake Erie waterfront immediately after departure.
Finger Lakes Heart
Exceptional views of the long, slender glacial lakes including Keuka, Seneca, and Cayuga.
Catskill Mountains
Aerial perspective of the dense forest canopy and steep ridges of the southern Catskills.
Hudson River Bridges
Spot the Mario Cuomo (Tappan Zee) and George Washington bridges as you enter the NYC metro airspace.
Manhattan Skyline
The 'money shot' featuring Central Park, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center on the descent.
Citi Field & Flushing Meadows
Clear views of the US Open tennis stadium and the Unisphere just minutes before landing.
Choose the right side for the most iconic New York views. To see the Manhattan skyline clearly, hope for a 'Parkway Visual' approach into JFK. Sunset flights are particularly beautiful as the sun dips behind the city buildings. Use a window seat behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Finger Lakes.
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Lake Ontario Shoreline
Visible shortly after takeoff, providing a massive blue horizon contrasting with the upstate landscape.
Northern Finger Lakes
Glimpses of the upper reaches of Canandaigua and Cayuga Lakes as the flight heads southeast.
Adirondack Foothills
Distant views of the rugged mountain terrain to the north on clear days.
Hudson Valley
The widening river and the northern reaches of the Catskill Park system.
Long Island Sound
Aerial views of the Connecticut coastline and the North Shore's rocky inlets during final approach.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. It offers better views of the 'Gold Coast' mansions of Long Island if the plane approaches from the east. Keep an eye out for the white-capped peaks of the Adirondacks in winter months.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 484 km (301 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: BUF (42.94049835, -78.73220062)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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