About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Port Columbus International (CMH) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Columbus to New York. While the right side has a slight edge at takeoff for the Columbus skyline view, the left side delivers the far more dramatic payoff on approach into JFK with Jamaica Bay, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline on the horizon. For the full flight, left wins on the strength of the arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Port Columbus International in Columbus?
During takeoff from Port Columbus International (CMH), sit on the Right side for the best views. CMH primarily departs eastward on runway 28R/10L or 28L/10R. Departing east, the right side faces north and gives a clear view back over downtown Columbus and the Scioto River corridor as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the northeast. The left side faces south toward less distinctive suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Columbus skyline and Scioto River, Hoover Reservoir to the northeast, Ohio State University campus footprint.
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 approaches typically come from the west or southwest on runway 13L/13R or 22L/22R. On a standard approach from the west, the left side faces south and southeast, giving a direct view of Lower Manhattan, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and Jamaica Bay. The right side faces north toward Queens residential areas with far less visual interest. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay and its wildlife refuge grid of channels, Brooklyn waterfront.
How long is the flight from Columbus to New York?
The flight from Port Columbus International (CMH) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Columbus to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast across central Ohio, crossing the Ohio-Pennsylvania border near the Youngstown area, then traversing the Allegheny Plateau of western Pennsylvania — a region of heavily forested ridges and river valleys visible as dark corrugated terrain. The aircraft crosses the Delaware River valley near the New Jersey border before descending over the flat coastal plain of New Jersey toward JFK.