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JAX → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Atlantic coastline and the iconic New York City skyline during the final approach into LaGuardia.
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The Outer Banks
Spectacular views of the thin barrier islands and the distinct turquoise waters of the Pamlico Sound.
Chesapeake Bay
A massive perspective of the bay's mouth, including the impressive Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Atlantic City
The famous boardwalk and high-rise casinos are easily identifiable along the Jersey Shore.
Manhattan Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the One World Trade Center on the final descent.
Sit on the right for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic. During the 'Parkway Visual' approach into LGA, this side provides the most famous close-up views of the Manhattan skyline. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
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Lowcountry Cities
Bird's-eye views of the historic layouts of Savannah and Charleston during the initial climb.
Capital Corridor
Distant views of the Washington D.C. monuments and the Potomac River as the flight enters the Mid-Atlantic.
Philadelphia Skyline
Clear visibility of the dense Center City skyscrapers and the winding Delaware River.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize glare from the sun. This side is ideal for spotting the string of major metropolitan areas along the I-95 corridor at night, providing a continuous display of urban lights.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,343 km (835 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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