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LGA → PBI
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft is superior for this route as it typically offers a breathtaking departure view of the Manhattan skyline and continues with a stunning coastal tour of the Atlantic seaboard, including the Outer Banks and the Florida Space Coast.
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Manhattan Skyline
On departure from LGA, catch a rare aerial view of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Financial District.
The Jersey Shore
Follow the coastline of New Jersey, spotting the famous boardwalks of Atlantic City and the Barnegat Lighthouse.
Outer Banks
View the delicate ribbon of islands making up the North Carolina Outer Banks, including Cape Hatteras.
Kennedy Space Center
Clear weather allows for views of the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads at Cape Canaveral.
Palm Beach Coastline
The final descent offers a spectacular transition from the deep blue Atlantic to the turquoise shallows and mansions of Palm Beach.
Seat yourself on the left (Port) side specifically for the departure out of New York; if the plane heads south over the East River, you will have a front-row seat to the city's skyscrapers. Morning flights are best for soft light on the coastline, but be aware of the rising sun's glare. During winter months, this side provides better views of the snow-dusted coastal plains of the Mid-Atlantic.
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Hudson River
Enjoy views of the George Washington Bridge and the steep cliffs of the Palisades immediately after takeoff.
Chesapeake Bay
Look for the massive spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the intricate waterways of Maryland and Virginia.
Southern Pine Forests
The dense green canopy of the Carolinas and Georgia dominates the mid-flight scenery.
Lake Okeechobee
As you enter Florida, look for the massive 'Big O' inland sea, which is the state's largest freshwater lake.
Florida Suburbs
Observe the unique geometry of South Florida's planned communities and hundreds of bright green golf courses.
The right (Starboard) side is excellent for evening flights as it captures the sunset over the Appalachian foothills and the interior of the U.S. It is also the better side for spotting Lake Okeechobee if the flight path takes a more inland route. Choose this side to avoid the direct morning sun during the 2.5 to 3-hour journey south.
Book Hotels in West Palm BeachDistance: 1,668 km (1,036 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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