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JFK → IND
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the preferred choice for this route, primarily for the iconic panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline during the climb out of JFK and better proximity to major metropolitan centers like Philadelphia and Columbus during transit.
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Manhattan Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Financial District, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty shortly after takeoff.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinct, folded mountain ridges of central Pennsylvania provide a dramatic geographical texture from cruise altitude.
Philadelphia Horizon
On clear days, the skyline of Philadelphia is visible to the south as you cross the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border.
Downtown Columbus
Direct views of the Ohio state capital's urban core as the aircraft begins its initial descent sequence.
Midwestern Grid
The transition into Indiana offers a perfect view of the geometric agricultural patterns and rural farmsteads.
For the best experience, book a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of NYC. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind or above the aircraft, illuminating the landscape without creating harsh glare on the window. During winter, the snow-covered Appalachian ridges are particularly striking.
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Central Park & Hudson
Aerial perspective of the rectangular green lung of Manhattan and the steep Palisades along the Hudson River.
Pocono Mountains
Dense forest canopies and numerous glacial lakes across northeastern Pennsylvania's vacation highlands.
Lake Erie Horizon
On exceptionally clear days, the shimmering blue expanse of Lake Erie can be spotted far to the north near the Ohio border.
Pittsburgh Suburbs
The winding river valleys and industrial landscape of the greater Pittsburgh area visible as you transit western PA.
Ohio State University
The massive campus and the iconic 'Horseshoe' football stadium are visible when passing north of Columbus.
The right side is the best choice for afternoon or evening flights to avoid direct sunlight, which can make the cabin hot and the views washed out. Keep an eye out for the Susquehanna River—one of the oldest river systems in the world—which snakes through the mountains below you mid-flight.
Book Hotels in IndianapolisDistance: 1,067 km (663 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Route Type: Domestic
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