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CHO → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (Charlottesville VA) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this short hop, primarily for the spectacular arrival into New York City. As the aircraft follows the common arrival corridors from the south, passengers on the left side are typically treated to a front-row seat of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and the Hudson River before touching down at LaGuardia.
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Shenandoah Vistas
Rolling green hills and the northern edges of the Blue Ridge Mountains shortly after takeoff.
D.C. Suburbs
A view of the sprawling northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs near the Potomac River.
Manhattan Skyline
Unobstructed, iconic views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, and Central Park during descent.
The Meadowlands
The sports complex and MetLife Stadium are often visible as you transition over northern New Jersey.
Request a seat in front of the wing to ensure the engine and wing do not obstruct your view of the NYC skyline. For the most dramatic effect, book a late afternoon or evening flight when the Manhattan skyscrapers are either glowing in the golden hour or brilliantly illuminated at night.
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Chesapeake Bay
Vast views of the upper Chesapeake and the Maryland eastern shore to the distant east.
Philadelphia Skyline
A clear view of the skyscrapers in Center City Philadelphia and the winding Delaware River.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn as you enter the NY harbor area.
JFK International
A sprawling aerial view of New York's largest airport just minutes before landing at LGA.
The right side is best for those interested in the maritime geography of the Atlantic coast and the dense urban layout of Brooklyn and Queens. Morning flights offer the best lighting for this side, as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the coastline clearly.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 491 km (305 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: CHO (38.13859939575195, -78.4529037475586)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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