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CAE → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (Columbia) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Northeast Corridor' urban chain, providing sweeping views of Philadelphia and the most iconic perspectives of the Manhattan skyline during the final approach into LGA.
Columbia State Capital
Catch an immediate view of South Carolina's capital city and the Congaree River right after departure.
Richmond & D.C.
On clear days, look inland to spot the urban layouts of Richmond, VA, and the distant monuments of Washington D.C.
Philadelphia Skyline
A clear view of the Center City skyscrapers and the Delaware River as you transition from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.
New Jersey Corridor
View the dense network of the NJ Turnpike and the industrial sprawl leading toward the Hudson River.
Manhattan West Side
The star attraction: stunning views of the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, and Central Park as the plane banks for landing.
Book an 'A' window seat for the best vantage point. For morning flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare. If the plane uses the 'River Visual' approach to Runway 13, the left side offers a breathtaking, low-altitude pass right next to the Midtown skyscrapers.
Chesapeake Bay
Extensive views of the massive estuary, including the bridge-tunnel systems and the Delmarva Peninsula.
Jersey Shore
See the white sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast and the bright lights of Atlantic City if visibility allows.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Spot the massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn as you enter New York airspace.
New York Harbor
Look for the Statue of Liberty and the busy shipping lanes filled with tankers and ferries near the harbor entrance.
Citi Field & USTA
During the final seconds of flight, you will fly directly over the home of the NY Mets and the US Open tennis center.
The right side is excellent for maritime enthusiasts and those wanting to see the Brooklyn coastline. During a Runway 31 landing, the right side provides a great view of the East River bridges. Late afternoon flights provide beautiful golden hour lighting over the Atlantic.
Distance: 993 km (617 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: CAE (33.93880081176758, -81.11949920654297)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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