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DFW → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft is superior for this route because it offers the iconic view of the Manhattan skyline, including Midtown and Central Park, during the typical final approach into LaGuardia.
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Mississippi River
View the massive winding waterway near the Tennessee-Arkansas border shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Appalachian Mountains
Fly over the scenic, rolling ridges of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, showcasing dense forest cover.
Manhattan Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and One World Trade Center on the final descent.
Central Park
A perfect overhead view of the massive green rectangle amidst the concrete jungle of New York City.
George Washington Bridge
A bird's-eye view of the busy suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York.
For the most dramatic arrival, book a seat on the left to catch the 'River Visual' approach into LGA. This path follows the Hudson River south before banking over the city. Late afternoon flights are ideal as the setting sun illuminates the Manhattan glass towers. Monitor your flight map for the crossing of the Susquehanna River, which signals you are roughly 20-30 minutes from landing.
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Ozark National Forest
Observe the rugged, hilly terrain of northern Arkansas early in the flight path.
Ohio River Valley
Spot the winding Ohio River as it forms the border between Kentucky and Ohio/Indiana.
The Poconos
Views of the popular vacation region's lakes and mountains in eastern Pennsylvania.
Citi Field & USTA Center
Direct views of the New York Mets stadium and the US Open tennis grounds moments before touchdown.
Long Island Sound
Expansive views of the water separating Long Island from the Connecticut coastline.
The right side is excellent for seeing the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn if the aircraft approaches from the south via the 'Expressway Visual.' It is the 'sunny side' for morning flights, so be prepared for bright light. This side provides a great perspective of the bridges connecting Queens and the Bronx during the final seconds of the flight.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 2,231 km (1,386 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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