About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hamilton to New York. While takeoff on the right offers Bermuda's scenic reefs, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and dramatic urban-coastal scenery: Jamaica Bay, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the New York City waterfront are far more visually compelling than open Atlantic water during the cruise phase.
What can I see during takeoff from L.F. Wade International Airport in Hamilton?
During takeoff from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers immediate views of Bermuda's coral reefs and the Atlantic shelf as you climb out over the island. The turquoise shallow waters and reef formations are distinctive and visible during the initial 5,000–10,000 ft climb. Notable sights include: Bermuda's north shore reefs and lagoons, the deeper Atlantic blue water beyond the shelf, Castle Harbour to the southeast, St. George's Island.
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. Left side provides views of the New Jersey coastline, Newark Bay, and the approach into JFK across Jamaica Bay. You'll see the industrial waterfront, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the distinctive shape of Jamaica Bay as you descend into the airport. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Newark Bay and New Jersey industrial waterfront, the Rockaways peninsula.
How long is the flight from Hamilton to New York?
The flight from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Hamilton to New York flight path pass over?
The Atlantic Ocean dominates the 1,100-nautical-mile route. Around the midpoint (roughly 400 nm northeast of Bermuda), you'll cross the Gulf Stream's darker water band if visible. The continental shelf break appears as a color transition from lighter to darker blue water. As you approach the US coast, the continental shelf widens, and around 150 nm from JFK, the New England coastline becomes visible: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Bay, and the Rhode Island coast appear as thin dark lines on the horizon. The Hudson River estuary and New York Harbor become visible in the final 50 nm of descent.