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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior mix of the New York City skyline upon departure, the intricate coastline of the Mid-Atlantic, and the unique marshlands of the Gulf Coast.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Manhattan Skyline

Immediate views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center shortly after takeoff from LGA.

🌊

Chesapeake Bay

A massive aerial perspective of the United States' largest estuary and its complex network of tributaries.

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The Lowcountry

The distinctive salt marshes and barrier islands of the South Carolina and Georgia coastlines.

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Gulf of Mexico

Stunning views of the turquoise waters and white sand beaches near the Florida-Alabama-Mississippi border.

🐊

Louisiana Bayous

The intricate, maze-like water patterns of the Mississippi River delta as you approach New Orleans.

Sit on the left for the most iconic NYC views during departure, which usually occur within the first 5 minutes. For flights arriving in MSY during the day, this side experiences less direct sun glare, making it easier to photograph the coastal wetlands.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
⛰️

Appalachian Mountains

Long-duration views of the rolling peaks and ridges of the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah ranges.

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Great Smoky Mountains

The misty, forested peaks of the southern Appalachians visible during the middle portion of the flight.

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Piedmont Forests

Dense pine and hardwood forests stretching across the Alabama and Mississippi landscape.

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Mississippi River Delta

Vast agricultural tracts and fertile floodplains that define the topography of the Deep South.

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Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

The world's longest continuous bridge over water, visible as the plane descends into the New Orleans area.

The right side is ideal for mountain enthusiasts. If you are flying in the late afternoon, this side will provide a front-row seat to the sunset over the southern states. On the final approach to MSY, look out for the massive cargo ships navigating the Mississippi River.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,903 km (1,182 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min

Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)

Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)

Route Type: Domestic

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