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GRR → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (Grand Rapids) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final approach, especially during the famous 'Expressway Visual' landing pattern at LGA.
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Allegheny National Forest
Vast expanses of deep green wilderness in northern Pennsylvania.
Delaware Water Gap
The dramatic breach in the Blue Mountains where the Delaware River cuts through the ridge.
Manhattan Skyline
Unobstructed views of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and the Freedom Tower during descent.
Citi Field
Clear view of the New York Mets stadium and Flushing Meadows Corona Park just before touchdown.
The right side is the 'money side' for LGA. Request a window seat for the 'Expressway Visual' to Runway 31, where the plane banks steeply near the skyline. Best viewed during morning hours to avoid sun glare, or at night to see the city lights of Midtown.
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Lake Erie Shoreline
Aerial views of the northern Ohio and Pennsylvania coastline as the flight heads east.
The Finger Lakes
Glacial lakes in Upstate New York appear as long, thin ribbons of blue amidst green farmland.
Catskill Mountains
Rugged terrain and forested peaks of the Appalachian range in southeastern New York.
Upper Manhattan & Bronx
Views of the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium, and the northern reaches of Central Park.
Sit on the left for better views of the Hudson River Valley and the northern NYC boroughs. This side is typically better if the aircraft approaches from the north or performs a wide loop over the Sound. Evening flights offer a beautiful sunset silhouette of the Appalachian ridges.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 992 km (616 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: GRR (42.88079834, -85.52279663)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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