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DCA → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled urban safari, featuring the National Mall immediately after takeoff from DCA and a spectacular, close-up panorama of the Manhattan skyline during the descent into LGA.
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National Mall
Unbeatable views of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the U.S. Capitol Building during northbound departures.
Baltimore Skyline
A clear view of the Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore as the flight reaches cruising altitude.
Philadelphia
The skyscrapers of Center City and the winding Schuylkill River are visible midway through the flight.
Manhattan Skyline
A world-class view of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, and Central Park during the final approach.
MetLife Stadium
Spot the home of the Giants and Jets in the Meadowlands just before crossing the Hudson River.
Book an 'A' seat for the best perspective. If the plane takes off to the North (River Visual departure), the monuments will be directly out your window within seconds. For the LGA arrival, sunset flights provide a stunning glow against the Manhattan glass towers. Be ready with your camera as soon as the descent starts over New Jersey.
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Chesapeake Bay
Panoramic views of the massive estuary and the sprawling Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Annapolis
Spot the Maryland State House and the U.S. Naval Academy along the waterfront.
Jersey Shore
Views of the Atlantic coastline and the string of barrier island beach towns.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn is visible during the descent.
Flushing Meadows
View the Unisphere and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center just before touchdown.
Choose an 'F' seat for coastal views. This side is particularly scenic on clear mornings when the sun rises over the Atlantic. It offers a great look at the dense urban layouts of Brooklyn and Queens. If the flight lands on Runway 4, you'll pass right over the Citi Field stadium.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 345 km (214 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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