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CDG → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior chance of seeing the dramatic ice sheets of Greenland, the rugged wilderness of Newfoundland, and a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline on specific landing approaches into JFK.
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Greenland Icecap
On northern tracks, witness the massive ice sheets, glaciers, and iceberg-filled fjords of southern Greenland.
Newfoundland Coast
The wild, untouched landscapes and deep inlets of eastern Canada's rocky shoreline.
Maine Shoreline
The intricate 'hundred-harbor' coastline and numerous islands of the northeastern United States.
Manhattan Skyline
If the flight utilizes the 'Parkway Visual' approach for Runway 13L, you get a world-class view of the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.
The right side is the 'explorer's side' on this route. Keep your window shade open as you pass 50-60 degrees North latitude for potential Greenland views. For the best NYC views, hope for a landing toward the south; the aircraft will bank, providing a panoramic view of the city center to the west.
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Brittany Coast
The rugged peninsulas and rocky outcroppings of northwestern France as you depart the European mainland.
Celtic Sea
The transition from the continental shelf to the deep blue of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Fire Island
Views of the iconic barrier islands and the Hamptons coastline during the final descent into New York.
Sit on the left if you prefer a view of the Atlantic sunrise or midday sun, though be wary of heavy glare on westbound daytime flights. This side is better for viewing the southern coastline of Long Island and the vastness of the ocean.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 5,834 km (3,625 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 52 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: International
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