The right side offers the more distinctive scenery on both ends of the flight—Bermuda's reefs and harbor at takeoff, and the Manhattan skyline plus Long Island Sound on arrival—while the left side sees mostly featureless open ocean throughout.
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Flight Path
Hamilton to New York is 762 miles (1,227 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Open Atlantic Ocean with no islands or coastline visible; Gulf Stream waters beneath the flight path
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BDA
RIGHTDeparting BDA on runway 30 tracks almost directly on course for JFK, so the climb-out banks slightly north, putting Bermuda's turquoise North Shore reefs and Hamilton Harbour in view on the right before the island disappears into open Atlantic.
Landing at JFK
RIGHTOn the typical approach to JFK's runway 22, the aircraft descends from the northeast over Long Island Sound, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Manhattan skyline and the western Long Island shoreline before touchdown.
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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hamilton to New York. The right side offers the more distinctive scenery on both ends of the flight—Bermuda's reefs and harbor at takeoff, and the Manhattan skyline plus Long Island Sound on arrival—while the left side sees mostly featureless open ocean throughout.
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. Departing BDA on runway 30 tracks almost directly on course for JFK, so the climb-out banks slightly north, putting Bermuda's turquoise North Shore reefs and Hamilton Harbour in view on the right before the island disappears into open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Hamilton Harbour, North Shore coral reefs, Great Sound, St. George's Harbour.
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 approach to JFK's runway 22, the aircraft descends from the northeast over Long Island Sound, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Manhattan skyline and the western Long Island shoreline before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Long Island Sound, Throgs Neck Bridge area, Jamaica Bay.
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 about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 762 miles (1,227 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Hamilton to New York flight path pass over?
Open Atlantic Ocean with no islands or coastline visible; Gulf Stream waters beneath the flight path