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 Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burlington to New York. The left side wins at both ends of this short flight. During the climb out of Burlington you face the Green Mountains, and on approach into JFK you look directly over Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic coastline. The right side offers Lake Champlain on departure but the views are less dramatic overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Burlington International in Burlington?
During takeoff from Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Burlington's primary departure runway 33 sends aircraft northward before turning south, putting the left side facing east toward the Green Mountains of Vermont. You get a clear look at the spine of the Green Mountains including Camel's Hump and Mount Mansfield as the aircraft climbs and banks south. Notable sights include: Mount Mansfield (Vermont's highest peak), Camel's Hump, Lake Champlain shoreline below, Adirondack foothills to the west visible briefly on climb-out.
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 primary arrival runways 31L/31R bring aircraft in from the northeast over Long Island, and the left side faces south toward Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean coastline. You get a clear view of the barrier beaches of the Rockaway Peninsula and the open water of Jamaica Bay directly below on final approach. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach, Atlantic Ocean coastline, the broad flat expanse of Long Island's south shore.
How long is the flight from Burlington to New York?
The flight from Burlington International (BTV) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Burlington to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly south-southeast over central Vermont, crossing the Connecticut River valley into western Massachusetts, then over the Pioneer Valley and the Berkshire Hills, before descending over the Hudson Valley in New York and crossing into Long Island airspace. The Hudson River is briefly visible on the right side in the descent phase, and the broad flat Connecticut River valley is visible mid-flight.