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MSY → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for the iconic final approach into LaGuardia, offering unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and the Hudson River.
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Lake Pontchartrain
Immediate views of the world's longest bridge over water after departing New Orleans.
Appalachian Mountains
Scenic views of the rolling green ridges as the flight traverses the Mid-Atlantic region.
Washington D.C.
Distant views of the Potomac River and the monuments of the capital city.
Philadelphia Skyline
Clear aerial perspective of Center City and the Delaware River waterfront.
Manhattan Skyline
Spectacular close-up views of the Empire State Building and Central Park during the final descent.
Book a window seat on the left to capture the 'River Visual' approach into LGA. Morning flights provide excellent backlighting for the New York skyline, while night flights offer a sea of city lights. Sit forward of the wing for the clearest views.
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Gulf Coastline
Views of the Mississippi Sound and the white sand beaches of the Gulf early in the climb.
Chesapeake Bay
Geometric patterns of the bay's islands and the massive spans of the Bay Bridge.
Jersey Shore
Detailed views of Atlantic City and the New Jersey coastline stretching toward New York.
New York Harbor
A chance to see the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the approach.
Lower Manhattan
Views of the Financial District and One World Trade Center as the plane maneuvers for landing.
The right side is excellent for coastal scenery throughout the flight. Watch for the Chesapeake Bay roughly 40 minutes before landing. Depending on the wind direction, the final bank toward LGA often provides a direct look at the Statue of Liberty.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 1,903 km (1,182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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