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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the continuous chain of metropolitan centers and diverse coastal geography along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, including distant views of Washington D.C. and a spectacular finale of the Manhattan skyline during the JFK approach.

Left Side Highlights
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Florida Gold Coast

Aerial views of the dense high-rises and pristine white sand beaches of Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast immediately after departure.

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Cape Canaveral

Spot the iconic NASA Vehicle Assembly Building and various launch pads at the Kennedy Space Center as you track north.

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Charleston & Savannah

Bird's eye view of the historic grid patterns, bustling ports, and winding river systems of these Southern coastal gems.

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Chesapeake Bay

A massive expanse of water and the intricate bridge-tunnel system connecting Virginia's Eastern Shore to the mainland.

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Northeast Corridor

Distant views of the Philadelphia skyline and the industrial landscape of the New Jersey Turnpike corridor.

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Manhattan Skyline

During standard arrivals from the south, the left side typically offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.

Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mainland. Aim for a seat forward of the wing (rows 1-10) or far behind (row 30+) to ensure an unobstructed view of the NYC skyline during the descent. Keep an eye out for the Pentagon and D.C. monuments about 45 minutes before landing.

Right Side Highlights
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The Gulf Stream

Witness the distinct deep blue color shift where the warm Atlantic current flows against the coastal shelf.

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Outer Banks

The narrow, fragile ribbon of sand dunes and lighthouses making up North Carolina's barrier islands.

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Jersey Shore

The continuous line of boardwalks and vacation towns stretching from Cape May up to Sandy Hook.

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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn often appears just before touchdown.

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Rockaway Beach

The final landmark visible as the plane glides over the surf and Jamaica Bay for a landing on Runway 4R or 4L.

Choose the right side for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic. This side is also excellent for viewing the intricate barrier islands of the Carolinas. If the wind is from the south, you might get a unique loop over the ocean providing views of the Brooklyn and Queens shoreline.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,723 km (1,071 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min

Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)

Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)

Route Type: Domestic

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