JFK destination photo

To JFK?

Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.

On common approach paths from the west or north, the left side offers iconic views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn neighborhoods, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

PHXJFK
Phoenix to New York
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The left side is generally superior for transcontinental eastbound flights to JFK, offering views of the Painted Desert, the Southern Rockies, and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the typical arrival patterns.

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ORYJFK
Paris to New York
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The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the historic Normandy coast, the possibility of spotting Greenland's ice sheets on northerly tracks, and the iconic New England coastline.

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UVFJFK
Hewandorra to New York
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The left side offers a superior sequence of views starting with the iconic Pitons of Saint Lucia immediately after takeoff, followed by a panoramic perspective of the Lesser Antilles and a higher probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty during the approach into JFK.

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PITJFK
Pittsburgh to New York
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The left side is the premier choice for this route, offering a spectacular panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and the Hudson River as the plane typically tracks north of the city before looping back for arrival at JFK.

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DFWJFK
Dallas-Fort Worth to New York
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The left side offers a superior view of the Appalachian ridgelines and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final approach into JFK.

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PVGJFK
Shanghai to New York
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While both sides offer stunning polar scenery, the right side typically provides a superior view of the Japanese coastline shortly after departure and offers the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline during the final descent into JFK.

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JNBJFK
Johannesburg to New York
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The left side provides a superior vantage point for the vast landscapes of the Namib Desert during the initial hours and offers the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline on common arrival patterns into JFK.

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SJCJFK
San Jose to New York
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The left side is superior for this transcontinental journey because it avoids direct southern sun glare while providing iconic views of Lake Tahoe, the Great Salt Lake, and the best potential views of the Manhattan skyline during the JFK approach.

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SJOJFK
San Jose to New York
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The left side is superior for viewing the dramatic volcanic landscape of Costa Rica and Nicaragua during departure, followed by the iconic New York City skyline on the final approach into JFK.

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GYEJFK
Guayaquil to New York
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The left side is superior primarily for the approach into New York, where passengers often get a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty before landing.

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HKGJFK
Hong Kong to New York
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The left side is superior for this long-haul polar or sub-polar route, offering prime views of the Siberian mountain ranges, the vast Arctic ice cap, and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final approach into JFK.

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HNLJFK
Honolulu to New York
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The left side offers superior views of the iconic Oahu coastline during departure, the dramatic Cascades or Northern Rockies mid-flight, and is the prime side for the Manhattan skyline during the JFK approach.

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