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TLV → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it typically offers a direct view of the snow-capped Alps over Europe and provides the iconic aerial perspective of the Manhattan skyline during the final approach into JFK.
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Galilee & Haifa Bay
Beautiful views of Northern Israel's greenery and the industrial curve of the Haifa bay area.
The European Alps
On most standard routes, the right side provides a magnificent panorama of the Swiss and French Alps.
Greenland Ice Caps
On more northerly Great Circle tracks, you may spot the edge of massive glaciers and icebergs.
Newfoundland Coast
The first sight of North America, featuring the rocky, indented coastline of Eastern Canada.
New England Cities
Glimpses of Boston and the New England coast as the plane turns south toward New York.
Manhattan Skyline
Usually offers the premier view of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and Downtown Manhattan on the JFK approach.
Sit on the right side for the highest probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline; when JFK uses runways 13L or 31R, this side provides an unbeatable view. Keep your window shade open over Central Europe to catch the Alps, usually 3 to 4 hours into the flight.
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A stunning view of the Mediterranean coastline and the 'White City' skyline immediately after takeoff.
Crete and Ionian Islands
Turquoise waters and rugged island terrain visible as the flight crosses the Greek archipelago.
Southern Italy
Clear views of the Italian 'boot' and the Tyrrhenian Sea on a southerly flight path.
Extended Sunset
Since the flight travels west, you get to experience a prolonged golden hour and sunset over the Atlantic.
The Hamptons
Aerial views of the exclusive beaches and mansions of eastern Long Island during the descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct glare from the sun and to enjoy the coastline of Israel. It is also the best side for watching the sun set slowly over the Atlantic horizon during the second half of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 9,117 km (5,665 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 44 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: International
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