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JFK → CLE
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Manhattan skyline during departure and a stunning approach over the Lake Erie shoreline into Cleveland.
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Midtown Manhattan
Spectacular views of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Central Park.
Delaware Water Gap
The scenic breach in the Blue Mountains where the Delaware River flows through.
Pocono Mountains
Dense forest cover and vacation lakes throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.
Lake Erie
Expansive views of the Great Lake as the flight begins its final descent.
Cleveland Lakefront
View of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and FirstEnergy Stadium during the landing sequence.
This is the preferred side for the 'lake approach' into CLE. Request a seat forward of the wing to capture the Cleveland skyline against the water. During sunset flights, this side offers a cooler, glare-free view of the horizon.
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Lower Manhattan
Aerial perspective of the Financial District and One World Trade Center shortly after takeoff.
MetLife Stadium
Clear view of the Meadowlands sports complex while crossing into New Jersey.
Appalachian Ridges
Long, linear mountain folds of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians in central Pennsylvania.
Sit behind the wing for the best views of the dense urban corridor. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the geometric patterns of the Pennsylvania mountains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 682 km (424 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Route Type: Domestic
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