Loading map...
SAL → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of diverse landscapes, from Central American volcanoes to the urban sprawl of the US East Coast and the iconic Manhattan skyline.
Salvadoran Volcanoes
Immediate views of the volcanic peaks surrounding San Salvador and the Ilopango caldera shortly after departure.
Central American Tropics
Lush green canopies across Guatemala and Belize as the flight heads toward the Caribbean Sea.
The Everglades
The unique, sprawling wetlands of Southern Florida featuring a complex network of sawgrass marshes and waterways.
Mid-Atlantic Hubs
Distant views of the Washington D.C. monument corridor and the Baltimore harbor area during the northward trek.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system of Maryland and Virginia, often bustling with maritime traffic and coastal bridges.
New York City Skyline
An iconic aerial perspective of Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty during the final descent.
Request a seat on the left to maximize your chances of seeing the NYC skyline during arrival. On clear days, the descent over New Jersey provides a perfect view of the One World Trade Center. Morning flights are best as the sun is on the opposite side, reducing glare and heat on your window while providing clear, front-lit views of land.
Caribbean Reefs
Vibrant turquoise waters and coral formations visible near the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula and the Caribbean Sea.
Cuban Coastline
The northern shores of Cuba, featuring white sand beaches and rugged coastal terrain as the flight bypasses the island.
Kennedy Space Center
Views of the historic NASA launch pads and the Banana River along the Florida coastline near Cape Canaveral.
Outer Banks
The thin, scenic barrier islands of North Carolina stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean, including Cape Hatteras.
Long Island Shore
The coastal mansions and beaches of the Hamptons as the aircraft aligns for the final landing approach into JFK.
Atlantic Sunrise
Spectacular morning light reflecting off the open ocean if flying during the early dawn hours.
The right side is the prime choice for early morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. It provides the best perspective of the Florida coastline and the unique barrier island formations of the Carolinas. This side is typically quieter and cooler if flying during the late afternoon when the sun is in the west.
Distance: 3,370 km (2,094 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 58 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.