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CVG → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a legendary approach into LGA. Depending on the wind, you often get a sweeping, unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn coastline during the final descent.
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Ohio River
Sweeping views of the river's bends separating Ohio and Kentucky immediately after takeoff.
Allegheny Plateau
Rugged, forested terrain and deep river valleys throughout West Virginia and southern Pennsylvania.
Statue of Liberty
Often visible in the harbor during the final descent when performing the 'Expressway Visual' approach.
Manhattan Skyline
A front-row seat to the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and One World Trade Center.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn marks the entrance to the New York Harbor.
The right side is the 'money side' for New York. Request a window seat here for the iconic 'Expressway Visual' approach to Runway 31, where the plane banks over the city. Late afternoon flights are spectacular as the sunset reflects off the glass skyscrapers of Midtown and the Financial District. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the harbor.
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Aerial views of the Queen City and the Great American Ball Park shortly after departure from CVG.
Appalachian Ridges
Dramatic parallel mountain ridges of central Pennsylvania and New Jersey's Kittatinny Mountains.
Central Park
If the flight approaches from the north, the massive green rectangle of Central Park stands out against the concrete jungle.
George Washington Bridge
One of the world's busiest bridges spanning the Hudson River between NJ and Upper Manhattan.
Sit on the left if you want a view of the northern New Jersey landscape and a potential look at the Hudson River Palisades. For the best lighting on an eastbound flight, a morning departure keeps the sun behind you, though evening flights offer a beautiful golden hour glow over the Appalachian forests.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 940 km (584 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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