About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bradley International (BDL) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Windsor Locks to New York. Left side wins both ends of this short flight. At takeoff you get the Connecticut River and Metacomet Ridge; during the brief cruise you track southwest over central Connecticut and Long Island Sound's north shore; on approach you get the best view of Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway Peninsula. Right side offers little more than suburban Connecticut and Queens rooftops.
What can I see during takeoff from Bradley International in Windsor Locks?
During takeoff from Bradley International (BDL), sit on the Left side for the best views. BDL's primary departure runway 06 sends you northeast before turning south toward JFK. The left side picks up the Connecticut River valley below and the Metacomet Ridge running north-south — a long basalt trap rock ridge that's visually striking from low altitude. You also get a look back at the Pioneer Valley and Springfield as the aircraft banks left toward the coast. Notable sights include: Connecticut River valley, Metacomet Ridge (basalt trap rock), Springfield/Chicopee urban area, Quabbin Reservoir to the west.
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's most common arrival from the northeast uses runway 31L/31R, approaching from the northeast over Jamaica Bay. The left side gives you a direct view down over Jamaica Bay's open water and marshes, then the Rockaway Peninsula, and Long Island Sound earlier in the descent. Right side faces inland toward Queens residential neighborhoods with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay and its wildlife refuge marshes, Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach, Atlantic Ocean, Belt Parkway corridor along the south shore.
How long is the flight from Windsor Locks to New York?
The flight from Bradley International (BDL) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 45-55 minutes.
What does the Windsor Locks to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest across central Connecticut, passing over the Farmington River valley and the low hills of the Hartford Plateau. At cruise altitude you may briefly see the north shore of Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Housatonic River before beginning descent over western Long Island. The terrain is low and suburban for most of the route with no dramatic topographic features at mid-flight.