About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Akureyri (AEY) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Akureyri to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic mid-flight there is little to distinguish sides, but the Greenland coast and southern tip of Greenland may be faintly visible on the left (north) side depending on routing, and the Canadian Maritime coastline appears on the left during descent. Left is the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Akureyri in Akureyri?
During takeoff from Akureyri (AEY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Akureyri's runway 01/19 means departures heading roughly north or south over Eyjafjörður fjord. Climbing out southbound, the left side faces east toward the Vatnajökull ice cap region and the dramatic highlands. Departing northbound, the left side looks west over the fjord mouth and the Tröllaskagi peninsula mountains. Either way, left captures the broader fjord and highland terrain. Notable sights include: Eyjafjörður fjord stretching north to the Arctic Ocean, Tröllaskagi peninsula peaks (rising to ~1,400m), Akureyri town and harbor below, Súlur mountain massif to the southwest.
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 approaches are typically from the east or northeast over the Atlantic, landing westbound on runways 13L/R or 22L/R. On final approach from the east, the left side faces south and gives a clear view of the Rockaway Peninsula, Jamaica Bay, and the Brooklyn/Queens shoreline. The right side looks north over open water and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands, Rockaway Peninsula, Brooklyn and Queens urban grid, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge visible in the distance to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Akureyri to New York?
The flight from Akureyri (AEY) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 7 to 8 hours.
What does the Akureyri to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over the Denmark Strait, then across the open North Atlantic. Depending on routing, the southern tip of Greenland (Kap Farvel) may be visible to the north. The flight then crosses the Labrador Sea, the coast of Newfoundland or Nova Scotia, and the Gulf of Maine before descending toward New York. The North Atlantic at this latitude is largely open ocean with occasional sea ice or icebergs visible at lower altitudes near Greenland.