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PBI → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final approach into LaGuardia, especially on the 'River Visual' approach.
Florida Treasure Coast
Clear views of the Jupiter Inlet and the turquoise waters of the Atlantic as you climb north out of West Palm Beach.
Chesapeake Bay
A sprawling view of the Bay's eastern shore and the complex network of inlets and islands along the Maryland coast.
The Jersey Shore
Glimpse the Atlantic City skyline and the long stretches of sandy beaches and boardwalks stretching toward Sandy Hook.
Statue of Liberty
On the final descent, catch the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island standing in the New York Harbor.
Manhattan Skyline
The 'River Visual' approach provides an unmatched view of the World Trade Center, Empire State Building, and Central Park.
Book a window seat on the left for the best chance at the 'Manhattan View.' For night flights, the city lights are spectacular. During morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photos of the NYC skyline. If the flight path stays further inland over Virginia, look for the Potomac River and the distant D.C. monuments.
PGA National & Palm Beach
Aerial views of South Florida's luxury golf courses and the dense suburban canopy shortly after takeoff.
The Outer Banks
Peer across the Atlantic to see the thin, sandy strips of the North Carolina barrier islands and Cape Hatteras.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
A grand view of the massive bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn as the plane enters the NYC airspace.
Citi Field
Located directly adjacent to LGA, you will get a perfect top-down view of the New York Mets stadium and Flushing Meadows Park.
JFK and Long Island
Look east to see the sprawling complex of John F. Kennedy International Airport and the suburban expanse of Nassau County.
The right side is ideal for morning flights if you want to see the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. While you miss the direct Manhattan skyline on most approaches, you get a unique look at Brooklyn, Queens, and the heavy traffic at JFK. Keep an eye out for the historic Unisphere in Flushing Meadows right before touchdown.
Distance: 1,668 km (1,036 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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