About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arlanda (ARN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Stockholm to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure gives Stockholm city and the archipelago; arrival gives Jamaica Bay and the distant Manhattan skyline. Over the mid-Atlantic the views are symmetric, so the departure and arrival experiences are the deciding factor.
What can I see during takeoff from Arlanda in Stockholm?
During takeoff from Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arlanda typically departs westbound on runway 01L/19R or uses runways oriented north-south. Climbing out and turning southwest toward the transatlantic route, the left side faces southeast over Stockholm city, Lake Mälaren, and the Stockholm archipelago. The city center, Gamla Stan, and the intricate Baltic Sea island chains are clearly visible on the left during the initial climb and turn. Notable sights include: Stockholm city center and Gamla Stan, Lake Mälaren stretching west, Stockholm archipelago (Skärgården) spreading southeast into the Baltic, Vänern lake visible to the southwest at cruise altitude.
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 east or northeast over the Atlantic, typically landing on runways 13L/R or 22L/R. On the standard approach from the northeast, the left side gives a clear view of Long Island's south shore, Jamaica Bay, and the Manhattan skyline visible to the northwest across the bay. The right side faces south over open ocean. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline visible to the northwest, Jamaica Bay and its wildlife refuge directly below on approach, Long Island's south shore barrier beaches, Brooklyn waterfront.
How long is the flight from Stockholm to New York?
The flight from Arlanda (ARN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Stockholm to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over southern Norway and the Norwegian Sea, then crosses the southern tip of Greenland where the ice sheet and fjords are visible in clear conditions, followed by the Labrador Sea and the coast of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia before descending over the North Atlantic toward New York. The Greenland ice cap crossing is the most dramatic mid-flight feature, visible from both sides.