About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kotoka International (ACC) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Accra to New York. The right side wins overall because the Accra coastal takeoff view is genuinely spectacular and unique, and during the transatlantic cruise the right side also faces north toward the Sahara and later the North Atlantic. The JFK landing view on the left is excellent but the takeoff experience on the right is the highlight of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Kotoka International in Accra?
During takeoff from Kotoka International (ACC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Kotoka's primary runway 21/03 means departures heading roughly southwest give the right side a view over central Accra and the Atlantic coastline stretching east toward Tema. The Gulf of Guinea shoreline and the dense urban grid of Accra are clearly visible on the right as the aircraft climbs out over the coast. Notable sights include: Gulf of Guinea coastline, Accra city grid and Jamestown harbor area, Tema industrial port to the east, Korle Lagoon.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK's most common arrival paths from the east or southeast bring aircraft over Jamaica Bay and Long Island before touchdown on runways 22L/22R or 31L/31R. The left side gets the best view of lower Manhattan's skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the Brooklyn waterfront as the aircraft descends over the bay. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands, Brooklyn waterfront.
How long is the flight from Accra to New York?
The flight from Kotoka International (ACC) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Accra to New York flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Accra across the Gulf of Guinea, then over the Sahara Desert in Mali and Mauritania where vast sand seas and ergs are visible on clear days, then out over the North Atlantic near the Canary Islands latitude, crossing the mid-Atlantic with no land features, before approaching the US East Coast over Nova Scotia or New England depending on routing, with the New England coastline and Long Island Sound visible on descent.