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ILM → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Wilmington International Airport (Wilmington) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
While the right side offers ocean views, the left side is superior for the approach into LGA, providing the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park during the descent.
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Carolina Coastal Plain
Dense pine forests and wetlands of eastern North Carolina visible shortly after departure from Wilmington.
I-95 Corridor Cities
Distant views of Richmond, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia as the flight tracks north-northeast.
Manhattan Skyline
A breathtaking view of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, and Midtown skyscrapers during the final approach.
Central Park
The distinct green rectangle of Manhattan's lungs is often visible if the plane performs a 'River Visual' approach.
Citi Field & US Open
The home of the Mets and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center appearing just before touchdown.
Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing the New York City skyline. On the 'Expressway Visual' or Runway 4 approach, you will fly directly alongside Manhattan. Late afternoon flights offer incredible lighting as the sun sets behind the city, reflecting off the glass towers.
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Outer Banks
Aerial perspective of the narrow barrier islands and the Albemarle Sound shortly after takeoff.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the ocean, especially vibrant during sunrise flights.
Chesapeake Bay Mouth
The massive Bridge-Tunnel system connecting Virginia Beach to the Delmarva Peninsula.
Atlantic City
The distinct skyline of casinos and the historic boardwalk along the New Jersey shoreline.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn seen during the harbor entry.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct sun glare and to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. It offers the best views of the New Jersey coastline and the industrial beauty of the Port of New York and New Jersey during the initial descent phase.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 806 km (501 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: ILM (34.27059936523437, -77.90260314941406)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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