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BWI → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Northeast Corridor' urban landscape, including distant views of Philadelphia and a high probability of seeing the iconic Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty during the final approach into JFK.
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Baltimore Inner Harbor
Clear views of downtown Baltimore and the Patapsco River immediately after departure.
Philadelphia Skyline
Look west while cruising over New Jersey to spot the skyscrapers of Center City Philadelphia.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn as you enter the NY airspace.
Manhattan Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park if the flight path tracks west of the airport.
Statue of Liberty
A glimpse of the harbor's most famous resident as the plane banks toward the runway.
Book a window seat on the left for the best skyline views. For evening flights, the city lights along this route are spectacular. Keep your camera ready as soon as you cross the Raritan Bay into the New York area, as the descent happens very quickly on this short route.
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Chesapeake Bay
Expansive views of the northern Chesapeake and the Susquehanna River mouth after takeoff.
Delaware River & Bay
Watch the transition from the river to the wide bay separating Delaware and New Jersey.
Jersey Shore Beaches
The continuous line of sand and barrier islands along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey.
Sandy Hook
The distinctive narrow peninsula of land reaching out toward New York Harbor.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
The intricate marshes and islands surrounding JFK airport just moments before touchdown.
The right side is superior for coastal and water views. If flying during a summer afternoon, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the coastline. During high-traffic periods, you may circle over the Atlantic, offering deep ocean vistas.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 295 km (183 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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