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JFK → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the New York City skyline upon departure and more dramatic views of the Appalachian ridges and the Ozark Plateau.
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Manhattan Skyline
Spectacular views of the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center if departing to the west.
Appalachian Ridges
Deeply textured views of the linear mountain folds over Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Ohio River Valley
The scenic meandering of the Ohio River as it carves through the industrial heartland.
Ozark National Forest
Rugged, densely forested terrain and deep valleys across Missouri and northern Arkansas.
Texas Hill Country
The landscape shifts to rocky limestone hills and cedar-dotted plateaus as you enter Central Texas.
The right side is the 'money side' for New York departures; choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Manhattan. For morning flights, this side will be brilliantly illuminated by the sun. Watch for the dramatic change from the green forests of the east to the more arid, brown landscapes of Texas.
Book Hotels in San AntonioAtlantic Coastline
Bird's-eye view of the Jersey Shore and the sandy Hook region during the initial climb.
Mid-Atlantic Cities
Distant views of Philadelphia and the sprawling suburbs of the Washington D.C. metro area.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The southern end of the Appalachian chain, visible as lush, rolling green peaks.
Mississippi River
Crossing the massive, winding artery of the United States near the Tennessee-Arkansas border.
San Antonio Skyline
If landing from the north, views of the Tower of the Americas and downtown San Antonio.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft, reducing glare. It offers excellent views of the Chesapeake Bay transition early in the flight. During winter, look for the distinct snow line as you cross into the warmer southern states.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,551 km (1,585 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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