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LGA → BHM
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Appalachian mountain range and the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations throughout the mid-Atlantic states.
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Hudson River
Dramatic views of the West Side of Manhattan and the George Washington Bridge during initial ascent.
Appalachian Ridges
A stunning look at the parallel ridge-and-valley formations stretching across Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley
Lush green valleys and dense forest canopy of the Blue Ridge Mountains halfway through the trip.
Tennessee River
The winding, serpentine path of the Tennessee River as you cross into the Deep South.
Lookout Mountain
The northern tip of the Cumberland Plateau is visible as you enter the Alabama-Tennessee border region.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, as the late afternoon light creates long shadows across the Appalachian ridges, highlighting the topography. Watch for the 'V' shaped valleys in Virginia roughly 45 minutes after takeoff for the best geological views.
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NYC Skyline
Breathtaking aerial views of Midtown and Lower Manhattan skyscrapers immediately after takeoff from LGA.
Verrazzano-Narrows
The massive bridge connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island is often visible as the plane turns south.
Philadelphia
Clear views of the dense urban grid and the Delaware River waterfront about 20 minutes into the flight.
Chesapeake Bay
Distant but expansive views of the Maryland coastline and the deep blue inlets of the bay.
Birmingham Approach
On final descent, catch glimpses of the Vulcan statue and the historic Sloss Furnaces.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. If the flight path takes a southern departure, you will get a perfect view of the Statue of Liberty in the distance. During the final approach into BHM, the left side often looks directly toward the city center.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,393 km (866 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Route Type: Domestic
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