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SRQ → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Sarasota) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of Atlantic coastal scenery and the most consistent views of the New York Harbor, including the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn waterfront.
Gulf Coast Islands
Stunning views of the quartz-white sands of Siesta Key and Longboat Key during the initial climb.
The Outer Banks
A look at the long, thin ribbon of North Carolina's barrier islands and the Atlantic's turquoise shelf.
Chesapeake Bay
Visuals of the massive estuary and the engineering marvel of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Verrazzano Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn marks your entry into New York Harbor.
Statue of Liberty
An iconic perspective of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island as the plane descends toward the city.
Flushing Meadows
Bird's-eye views of Citi Field and the U.S. Open tennis stadiums seconds before touchdown.
The right side is more consistent for scenic variety. Sit here for sunrise flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the morning light hit the Atlantic. This side is also the most likely to see the Statue of Liberty regardless of the final approach pattern used by LGA air traffic control.
Sarasota Bay
Aerial views of the Ringling Bridge and the Sarasota downtown waterfront immediately after takeoff.
Mid-Atlantic Corridor
Distant views of the Potomac River and the silhouettes of Washington D.C. monuments on clear days.
Philadelphia Skyline
Look west to see the dense cluster of skyscrapers in Center City Philadelphia while cruising over New Jersey.
Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Empire State Building and Midtown skyscrapers during the Expressway Visual approach.
Central Park
A perfect top-down view of Manhattan's green heart if the flight path follows the Hudson River.
The left side is the 'high-reward' side for the landing. If the flight utilizes the Expressway Visual to Runway 31, you will get a spectacular, low-altitude bank around the Manhattan skyline. This side is also better for sunset views during late afternoon flights as you look west toward the mainland.
Distance: 1,687 km (1,048 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: SRQ (27.39539909362793, -82.55439758300781)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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