SJO → JFK

Poás and Arenal Volcanoes

Visible shortly after takeoff from SJO, offering views of Costa Rica's Central Volcanic Range.

Lake Nicaragua

Aerial view of the massive freshwater lake and the twin volcanoes of Ometepe Island.

Gulf of Mexico Coastline

Depending on the flight path, the white sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle or the Alabama coast may be visible.

Mid-Atlantic Cities

Clear views of the urban corridors including Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia during the descent.

Manhattan Skyline

If the aircraft uses the 'Canarsie Approach' or heads north before turning back to JFK, the Empire State Building and Central Park are visible.

Bahamian Cays

Striking turquoise waters and coral reefs of the Bahamas and the Exuma island chain.

Kennedy Space Center

Views of Cape Canaveral and the launch pads as the flight tracks along the Florida East Coast.

The Outer Banks

The thin, arcing barrier islands of North Carolina standing out against the deep blue Atlantic.

Jersey Shore & Long Island

A sweeping view of the Atlantic coastline and the densely populated beaches of Long Island during the final turn.