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MSY → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior coastal views of the Eastern Seaboard and a more frequent perspective of the Manhattan skyline during the final descent into JFK.
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Lake Pontchartrain
Immediate views of the massive brackish estuary and the 24-mile long Causeway bridge upon departure from MSY.
Gulf Coastline
Sweeping views of the Mississippi Sound and the white sandy beaches of the Alabama and Florida panhandle.
Chesapeake Bay
Aerial perspective of the vast estuary, including the intricate network of inlets and the Bay Bridge near Annapolis.
Atlantic City
Clear views of the iconic boardwalk, casinos, and the Steel Pier jutting into the Atlantic Ocean.
Manhattan Skyline
On the 'Parkway' visual approach, you get an unparalleled view of the World Trade Center and the Brooklyn Bridge.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastline. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the NYC harbor; if the plane approaches from the south, the left side offers a dramatic view of the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan.
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Deep South Wilderness
Vast stretches of the Talladega National Forest and the rolling greenery of the Appalachian foothills.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Distances views of the oldest mountain range in America as the flight tracks northeast through the Carolinas.
Philadelphia
A clear view of the Center City skyscrapers and the Delaware River winding through the metro area.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn serves as a gateway to the final approach.
JFK Runway Complex
Excellent views of the sprawling airport infrastructure and the Jamaica Bay wetlands just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights (south-to-north travel), as you'll see the orange glow over the inland mountains. If the wind is blowing from the west, planes often circle over Long Island, giving right-side passengers a great view of the barrier islands and the South Shore beaches.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 1,901 km (1,181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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