Burlington to New York is 267 miles (429 km), a flight of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The right side combines the dramatic Lake Champlain and Adirondack views at departure with a rare glimpse of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on arrival, while the left side mostly shows the lower, less distinctive Green Mountain and Berkshire terrain.
Flight Path
Hudson Valley, Catskill Mountains to the west, and the rolling Berkshire/Taconic hills to the east along the route south from Vermont toward the New York metropolitan area
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BTV
RIGHTDeparting BTV to the south, the right side offers a clear view down Lake Champlain's broad waters with the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond the New York shoreline, a striking contrast to the flatter Green Mountain foothills on the left.
Landing at JFK
RIGHTOn the descent into JFK, flights approaching from the north often bank south over the Hudson Valley and Westchester, giving right-side passengers a view toward the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River before the turn onto final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Burlington International (BTV) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burlington to New York. The right side combines the dramatic Lake Champlain and Adirondack views at departure with a rare glimpse of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on arrival, while the left side mostly shows the lower, less distinctive Green Mountain and Berkshire terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Burlington International in Burlington?
During takeoff from Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BTV to the south, the right side offers a clear view down Lake Champlain's broad waters with the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond the New York shoreline, a striking contrast to the flatter Green Mountain foothills on the left. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain, Adirondack High Peaks, Burlington waterfront.
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 descent into JFK, flights approaching from the north often bank south over the Hudson Valley and Westchester, giving right-side passengers a view toward the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River before the turn onto final approach. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, Long Island Sound shoreline.
How long is the flight from Burlington to New York?
The flight from Burlington International (BTV) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 267 miles (429 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Burlington to New York flight path pass over?
Hudson Valley, Catskill Mountains to the west, and the rolling Berkshire/Taconic hills to the east along the route south from Vermont toward the New York metropolitan area