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RDU → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Raleigh Durham International Airport (Raleigh-durham) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Northeast Megalopolis, including distant views of DC and Philly, ending with a spectacular approach over the Manhattan skyline.
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Research Triangle
Lush canopy views of Raleigh and Durham immediately after takeoff from RDU.
Washington D.C.
Clear distant views of the National Mall, the Washington Monument, and the Potomac River.
Baltimore Inner Harbor
The distinctive urban waterfront and industrial shipping terminals of Maryland's largest city.
Philadelphia Skyline
View the dense cluster of skyscrapers in Center City as you pass over the Delaware Valley.
Manhattan Skyline
A close-up view of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and Midtown during the descent into LGA.
Book a window seat on the left (usually 'A') for evening flights to see the city lights of the I-95 corridor. The approach into LGA often follows the Hudson River or circles Manhattan, making the left side superior for iconic skyline photography, especially during the 'River Visual' landing.
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Chesapeake Bay
The vast expanse of the bay, including the intricate islands and wetlands of the Eastern Shore.
Delaware Bay
Watch for large cargo ships navigating the waters toward the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Jersey Shore
The continuous line of beaches and barrier islands stretching from Cape May up to Sandy Hook.
Verrazzano Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn during the final approach.
Brooklyn and Queens
A bird's-eye view of the dense residential grid and industrial waterfronts of the outer boroughs.
Choose the right side (usually 'F') if you prefer natural water views. Morning flights on this side offer beautiful sunrise reflections over the Atlantic Ocean. This side also provides excellent views of the Rockaways and JFK Airport if the plane approaches LGA from the south.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 693 km (431 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: RDU (35.877601623535156, -78.7874984741211)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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