About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Catania to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Etna on departure is one of the most dramatic takeoff views in Europe, and the Manhattan skyline plus Jamaica Bay geometry on arrival into JFK are the highlights of the landing. The left side is the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Catania Fontanarossa in Catania?
During takeoff from Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Catania's runway 08/26 means westbound departures climb out over the city and swing north, putting Mount Etna directly on the left side. At roughly 10,000 feet during the initial climb, Etna's summit caldera and lava fields are unmistakable. The Ionian Sea coastline and the city of Catania itself also fall on the left as the aircraft banks northwest. Notable sights include: Mount Etna summit and caldera, Catania urban grid and port, Ionian Sea coastline, Simeto River valley.
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 paths from the east bring aircraft in over the Atlantic and then over Jamaica Bay, with the final approach typically on runway 31L/31R heading northwest or 22L/22R heading southwest. On a transatlantic arrival from Europe, the left side gives views of the Manhattan skyline in the distance, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and Jamaica Bay's distinctive wetland geometry directly below on approach. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (distant), Jamaica Bay and Gateway National Recreation Area wetlands, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Long Island south shore barrier beaches.
How long is the flight from Catania to New York?
The flight from Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Catania to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the Tyrrhenian Sea, crosses Sardinia and Corsica, then heads over the western Mediterranean and southern France. It crosses the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic coast of Spain or Portugal before heading out over the open North Atlantic. The mid-ocean portion passes south of Iceland and Greenland. As the flight descends toward the US East Coast, it crosses Nova Scotia or New England before reaching New York.