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JFK → MSY
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Manhattan skyline upon departure from JFK and a spectacular approach over Lake Pontchartrain into New Orleans, including a clear view of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
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Manhattan Skyline
Iconic views of Central Park, the Hudson River, and the Empire State Building if the flight departs to the north.
Capital Region
Distant views of the Potomac River and the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Shenandoah National Park
Clear sights of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the dense forest canopies of Virginia.
Great Smoky Mountains
Rugged mountain peaks and hazy ridges visible near the Tennessee and North Carolina border.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
A stunning view of the world's longest continuous bridge over water during the final descent into MSY.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Gulf Coast region. For the best experience at MSY, watch for the 24-mile long Causeway bridge as the plane descends over the lake; it is a highlight of the trip.
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Lower Manhattan
Excellent views of Brooklyn and the financial district skyscrapers shortly after takeoff.
Chesapeake Bay
Aerial perspective of the vast estuary and the complex coastline of Maryland and Virginia.
Appalachian Foothills
The rolling green terrain of the Piedmont region transitioning into the southern mountain ranges.
Atlanta Suburbs
Visibility of the sprawling metropolitan area of Georgia if the flight path tracks slightly inland.
Louisiana Bayous
The intricate network of wetlands, marshes, and winding waterways south of the city before landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun as you head southwest. This side provides excellent views of the Atlantic coastline and the intricate Chesapeake Bay system during the first half of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,901 km (1,181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Route Type: Domestic
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