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JFK → LHE
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Alama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Greenland ice sheets and the jagged peaks of the Hindu Kush mountains during the descent into Pakistan.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Witness the vast, shimmering white expanse of the world's second-largest ice body and coastal glaciers.
Norwegian Coastline
Aerial views of the rugged fjords and coastal islands as the flight crosses Northern Europe.
The Baltic Sea
Glances of the Stockholm archipelago and the blue waters separating Scandinavia from Eastern Europe.
Hindu Kush Mountains
Stunning snow-capped peaks as the aircraft transits from Central Asia into Pakistani airspace.
Lahore Landmarks
Views of the Walled City and the Minar-e-Pakistan during the final banking maneuvers for landing.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The Greenland crossing usually occurs 4-5 hours into the flight; if it's a daytime departure, this will be the visual highlight. For the descent into Lahore, the left side offers a better view of the city's historical center if the wind dictates a northern approach.
Manhattan Skyline
If taking off toward the south/east, catch a glimpse of the New York City skyscrapers shortly after departure.
British Isles
Views of the UK countryside and potentially London depending on the specific NAT track assigned.
Caspian Sea
The southern curvature of the Caspian Sea and the transition into the arid landscapes of Turkmenistan.
Karakoram Range
Distant but majestic views of K2 and the high Karakoram peaks to the north-east during the descent.
Punjab Plains
The lush, green agricultural grid of the Punjab province stretching toward the horizon.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise over Central Asia if you are on an overnight flight. Keep an eye out for the Caspian Sea roughly 10-11 hours into the flight. While the Karakoram views are more distant than the Hindu Kush on the left, they offer a wider perspective of the Himalayan system on clear days.
Distance: 11,350 km (7,053 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 hrs 21 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: LHE (31.5216007232666, 74.40360260009766)
Route Type: International
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