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JFK → SDF
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Louisville International Standiford Field (Louisville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an iconic perspective of the Manhattan skyline upon departure and provides a front-row seat to the winding Ohio River during the final approach into Louisville.
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Manhattan Skyline
Stunning vistas of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the dense cluster of Midtown skyscrapers.
Delaware Water Gap
The dramatic breach in the Appalachian Mountains where the Delaware River carves through the ridge.
Appalachian Ridges
Perfectly parallel mountain folds of the Ridge-and-Valley province across central Pennsylvania.
Ohio River Valley
The wide, meandering Ohio River serves as a constant companion during the descent into Kentucky.
Downtown Louisville
A clear view of the KFC Yum! Center and the Second Street Bridge before touching down at SDF.
For the best NYC views, pray for a 'Breezy Point' departure where the plane turns north. Mid-flight, look for the unique geological folds of the PA mountains. During the descent into SDF, the right side usually provides the best angle to see the bridges connecting Indiana and Kentucky.
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New York Harbor
Aerial views of the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge shortly after takeoff.
Philadelphia Suburbs
Distant views of the Delaware River and the urban sprawl surrounding the City of Brotherly Love.
Southern Appalachians
Dense forest canopies and rolling ridges of the Monongahela National Forest region.
Bluegrass Region
The patchwork of historic horse farms and limestone-rich pastures as you enter Central Kentucky.
Choose a seat behind the wing to capture the contrast between the Atlantic coast and the inland mountains. This side is particularly scenic during late afternoon flights as the sun begins to set over the horizon, casting long shadows across the Appalachian ridges.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,062 km (660 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: SDF (38.1744, -85.736)
Route Type: Domestic
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