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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is superior for the arrival phase, offering iconic views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor as the plane descends into the busy NYC airspace.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Genesee Valley

Lush agricultural land and the winding Genesee River immediately south of ROC.

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Pocono Mountains

The rugged terrain of northeastern Pennsylvania featuring dense forests and small lakes.

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Statue of Liberty

Often visible in the distance when the flight path enters the New York terminal area from the west.

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Manhattan Skyline

Spectacular panoramic views of the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center during the descent.

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Citi Field

The home of the New York Mets is clearly visible directly south of the airport during final flaps extension.

Book the right side for the 'Expressway Visual' approach to Runway 31, which follows the Long Island Expressway for a dramatic banking turn into the airport. Night flights are incredible on this side as the NYC lights are fully visible.

Left Side Highlights
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Finger Lakes

Aerial views of Canandaigua and Keuka Lakes shortly after departing Rochester.

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The Catskills

The rolling, forested peaks of the Catskill Mountains visible during the mid-cruise portion.

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The Bronx & Upper Manhattan

On final approach, see Yankee Stadium and the dense residential blocks of the northern boroughs.

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Whitestone Bridge

A close-up view of the suspension bridge spanning the East River just before touchdown.

Sit on the left for a glare-free view during afternoon flights. It offers the best perspective of the Hudson River Valley's transition from rural to suburban landscapes.

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Route Information

Distance: 408 km (254 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 41 min

Departure: ROC (43.118900299072266, -77.67240142822266)

Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)

Route Type: Domestic

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