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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most iconic approach views into LaGuardia, typically featuring the Statue of Liberty and the lower Manhattan skyline during the final descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Delaware Water Gap

A striking geographic break where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Mountains.

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Statue of Liberty

Often visible on the approach from the south, standing prominently in the New York Harbor.

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Lower Manhattan

Crystal clear views of One World Trade Center and the Financial District's dense cluster of skyscrapers.

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East River Bridges

Bird's-eye views of the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges in sequence.

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Citi Field & US Open

Direct views of the Mets' stadium and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center moments before landing.

The right side is superior for the 'River Visual' approach to Runway 13. Aim for an evening flight to see the city lights and the sun setting over the Jersey skyline behind the Statue of Liberty.

Left Side Highlights
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Appalachian Ridges

Dense forests and undulating mountain ridges of central Pennsylvania provide a rhythmic green landscape.

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Susquehanna River

The wide, shallow river cuts through the PA landscape, often reflecting the sky during morning flights.

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George Washington Bridge

During northern approaches, you get a direct view of this massive suspension bridge connecting NJ to Manhattan.

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Central Park

A perfect aerial perspective of the massive green rectangle set against the dense grid of the city.

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Midtown Manhattan

Views of the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building from the north side of the island.

Sit on the left if you want a view of the Hudson River and the Upper West Side during the descent. Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid the direct southern sun glare while flying east.

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Route Information

Distance: 768 km (477 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min

Departure: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)

Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)

Route Type: Domestic

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