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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most iconic views, including the world's largest naval base at departure and a high probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty during the final approach into JFK.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Naval Station Norfolk

View the massive fleet of aircraft carriers and destroyers at the world's largest naval base shortly after takeoff.

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

A stunning view of the 17.6-mile engineering marvel that spans the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Philadelphia Skyline

On clear days, the skyscrapers of Center City Philadelphia are visible to the west while cruising over New Jersey.

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Statue of Liberty

Depending on the arrival pattern, this side often gets a direct view of Liberty Island and the New York Harbor.

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Manhattan Skyline

The quintessential view of the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center during the descent into Queens.

Sit in a window seat forward of the wing for the best views of the NYC skyline. For evening flights, the sunset over the Jersey Highlands creates a beautiful backdrop to the city lights. This side is superior for spotting the urban density of the Northeast Corridor.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Excellent views of the boardwalk and sandy beaches as the plane climbs and turns north.

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Delmarva Coastline

Observation of the rugged Atlantic coastline, including the Assateague and Chincoteague barrier islands.

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Atlantic City

Spot the high-rise casinos and the famous Steel Pier jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean along the Jersey Shore.

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Long Island South Shore

Aerial perspective of Jones Beach and the barrier islands that protect the southern coast of Long Island.

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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

A great view of the massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn during the final turn.

Perfect for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side offers a more serene, nature-focused view of the coastline and maritime traffic. It is generally quieter for photography due to the consistent lighting from the ocean side.

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Route Information

Distance: 466 km (290 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 47 min

Departure: ORF (36.89459991455078, -76.20120239257812)

Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)

Route Type: Domestic

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