Andersen to New York is 647 miles (1,041 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading northeast, the left side also tracks closer to the Appalachian ridges through western North Carolina and Virginia before crossing the mid-Atlantic coastal plain, offering more terrain interest than the right side's open ocean exposure.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast over the North Carolina Piedmont, crossing the Appalachian ridges near the Virginia border, then over the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge, before descending across the mid-Atlantic coastal plain through Delaware and New Jersey toward the New York metro area
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AND
LEFTAnderson Regional typically departs runway 05 heading northeast, placing the left side over the Saluda River valley and the Blue Ridge foothills. You get a clear look back at Lake Hartwell and the rolling Piedmont terrain as the aircraft climbs out.
Landing at JFK
LEFTJFK approaches from the southwest on runway 31L/31R or from the east on runway 22L, and left-side passengers typically get the cleaner view of Lower Manhattan, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and Jamaica Bay. The right side faces inland toward Queens residential neighborhoods with far less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Anderson Rgnl (AND) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Andersen to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading northeast, the left side also tracks closer to the Appalachian ridges through western North Carolina and Virginia before crossing the mid-Atlantic coastal plain, offering more terrain interest than the right side's open ocean exposure.
What can I see during takeoff from Anderson Rgnl in Andersen?
During takeoff from Anderson Rgnl (AND), sit on the Left side for the best views. Anderson Regional typically departs runway 05 heading northeast, placing the left side over the Saluda River valley and the Blue Ridge foothills. You get a clear look back at Lake Hartwell and the rolling Piedmont terrain as the aircraft climbs out. Notable sights include: Lake Hartwell to the south, Saluda River corridor, Blue Ridge foothills to the northwest, Greenville-Spartanburg metro sprawl.
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 from the southwest on runway 31L/31R or from the east on runway 22L, and left-side passengers typically get the cleaner view of Lower Manhattan, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and Jamaica Bay. The right side faces inland toward Queens residential neighborhoods with far less visual interest. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay and its wildlife refuge, Brooklyn waterfront.
How long is the flight from Andersen to New York?
The flight from Anderson Rgnl (AND) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 647 miles (1,041 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Andersen to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the North Carolina Piedmont, crossing the Appalachian ridges near the Virginia border, then over the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge, before descending across the mid-Atlantic coastal plain through Delaware and New Jersey toward the New York metro area