The right side offers the only meaningful terrain interest on this ocean-dominated route: a coastal glimpse of Accra at departure and a genuine New York City skyline view on arrival, while the left side sees mostly open Atlantic on both ends.
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Flight Path
Accra to New York is 5,109 miles (8,222 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Mid-Atlantic open ocean with no land features; route passes well south of the Azores and north of Cape Verde before approaching the North American coast near Nova Scotia/Long Island.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ACC
RIGHTDeparting ACC on runway 21 toward the southwest, the aircraft banks out over the Gulf of Guinea, giving right-side passengers a last look at Accra's coastline, harbor, and the Atlantic surf line before the long ocean crossing begins.
Landing at JFK
RIGHTOn the typical arrival into JFK via runway 22L/22R from the northeast, the aircraft descends over Long Island's south shore and Jamaica Bay, and right-side passengers get a broad view of the Manhattan skyline and Lower New York Bay before touchdown.
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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 offers the only meaningful terrain interest on this ocean-dominated route: a coastal glimpse of Accra at departure and a genuine New York City skyline view on arrival, while the left side sees mostly open Atlantic on both ends.
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. Departing ACC on runway 21 toward the southwest, the aircraft banks out over the Gulf of Guinea, giving right-side passengers a last look at Accra's coastline, harbor, and the Atlantic surf line before the long ocean crossing begins. Notable sights include: Accra coastline, Gulf of Guinea surf zone, Korle Lagoon, Jamestown harbor area.
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 Right side for the best views. On the typical arrival into JFK via runway 22L/22R from the northeast, the aircraft descends over Long Island's south shore and Jamaica Bay, and right-side passengers get a broad view of the Manhattan skyline and Lower New York Bay before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Accra to New York?
The flight from Kotoka International (ACC) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,109 miles (8,222 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Accra to New York flight path pass over?
Mid-Atlantic open ocean with no land features; route passes well south of the Azores and north of Cape Verde before approaching the North American coast near Nova Scotia/Long Island.