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LGA → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the iconic Manhattan skyline during departure and a perfect view of the Mississippi River and downtown Memphis upon arrival.
Manhattan Skyline
Spectacular views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Hudson River immediately following a westward departure from LGA.
Allegheny Plateau
Rugged and dissected mountain terrain across Pennsylvania and West Virginia, featuring deep river-carved valleys.
The Mississippi River
Iconic views of the massive river loops and the 'M' Bridge as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at Memphis International.
Downtown Memphis
Clear views of the Pyramid, the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, and the historical cityscape along the riverfront.
Book a seat on the right side and try to sit ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Manhattan after takeoff. For the best arrival experience, morning flights provide the most favorable lighting for photographing the Mississippi River and the Memphis skyline.
New York Harbor
Distant glimpses of the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as the plane climbs out of the NYC airspace.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The long, parallel ridges of the southern Appalachian range provide a rhythmic and scenic landscape through Virginia.
George Washington National Forest
Expansive views of dense, protected forest canopies stretching across the rolling hills of the mid-Atlantic.
East Memphis Suburbs
A bird's-eye view of the sprawling, tree-lined residential estates of Germantown and Collierville during the final approach.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. This side is also excellent for observing the unique 'ridge and valley' geological formations of the Appalachian Mountains during the middle third of the flight.
Distance: 1,547 km (961 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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