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LGA → MYR
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Myrtle Beach International Airport (Myrtle Beach)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is premier for this route due to the iconic, close-up views of the Manhattan skyline immediately following a southbound departure from LGA.
Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center on takeoff.
Newark Liberty (EWR)
View the massive logistics and runway operations of NYC's neighboring hub from 15,000 feet.
Philadelphia
The city layout and the sports complex are often visible to the west mid-flight.
Upper Chesapeake Bay
Deep inlets and the beginning of the vast Maryland and Virginia estuary system.
Carolina Lowcountry
Vast green stretches of loblolly pine forests and wetlands as you enter South Carolina.
The Manhattan view is best when the airport is operating on Runways 13 or 31. Sit just behind the wing for the clearest sightlines of the NYC grid. For afternoon flights, the right side will be the 'shade side', reducing glare for better photography of the inland terrain.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
A stunning aerial view of the suspension bridge connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island.
The Jersey Shore
Miles of continuous sandy coastline and boardwalks including Asbury Park and Belmar.
Atlantic City
The distinct cluster of casino high-rises and the historic steel pier extending into the ocean.
Delaware Bay
The wide mouth of the bay where the ferry crosses between Cape May and Lewes.
The Grand Strand
The final approach offers views of the 60-mile stretch of beach leading into Myrtle Beach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. On the final descent into MYR, the left side often provides a panoramic view of the coastline and the 'SkyWheel' if the aircraft is landing from the north.
Distance: 907 km (564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: MYR (33.6796989441, -78.9282989502)
Route Type: Domestic
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