Left wins at both ends of this flight. The Dar es Salaam harbor and Indian Ocean coast on departure are genuinely spectacular, and the Manhattan skyline approach on arrival is one of the best urban approaches in the world. The right side offers open ocean and Long Island's south shore, which can't compete.
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Flight Path
Dar Es Salaam to New York is 7,728 miles (12,437 km), a flight of about 17 hours 30 minutes.
The routing typically arcs north over Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, then across Sudan and Egypt with the Nile Valley visible, over the Mediterranean Sea, across the Atlantic via the Azores or Greenland depending on the connecting hub, then down the US East Coast. Key features along the great circle path include the Ethiopian Highlands, the Sahara Desert's vast sand seas, the Nile Delta fanning into the Mediterranean, and the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DAR
LEFTDAR typically departs on runway 23, heading southwest before turning north. The left side gives you the Indian Ocean coastline, the harbor of Dar es Salaam, and the city spreading inland. You'll see the peninsula and the deep-water port clearly before climbing out over the ocean.
Landing at JFK
LEFTJFK typically lands on runway 31L or 22L from the east or south. Approaching from the Atlantic, the left side gives you the best view of Lower Manhattan's skyline, Brooklyn, and Jamaica Bay. The right side faces south toward the open Atlantic and Long Island's south shore, which is less dramatic.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dar Es Salaam to New York. Left wins at both ends of this flight. The Dar es Salaam harbor and Indian Ocean coast on departure are genuinely spectacular, and the Manhattan skyline approach on arrival is one of the best urban approaches in the world. The right side offers open ocean and Long Island's south shore, which can't compete.
What can I see during takeoff from Dar Es Salaam in Dar Es Salaam?
During takeoff from Dar Es Salaam (DAR), sit on the Left side for the best views. DAR typically departs on runway 23, heading southwest before turning north. The left side gives you the Indian Ocean coastline, the harbor of Dar es Salaam, and the city spreading inland. You'll see the peninsula and the deep-water port clearly before climbing out over the ocean. Notable sights include: Dar es Salaam harbor and port facilities, Indian Ocean coastline stretching south, Msimbazi River delta, city center peninsula.
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 typically lands on runway 31L or 22L from the east or south. Approaching from the Atlantic, the left side gives you the best view of Lower Manhattan's skyline, Brooklyn, and Jamaica Bay. The right side faces south toward the open Atlantic and Long Island's south shore, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn waterfront, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to New York?
The flight from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 17 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,728 miles (12,437 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dar Es Salaam to New York flight path pass over?
The routing typically arcs north over Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, then across Sudan and Egypt with the Nile Valley visible, over the Mediterranean Sea, across the Atlantic via the Azores or Greenland depending on the connecting hub, then down the US East Coast. Key features along the great circle path include the Ethiopian Highlands, the Sahara Desert's vast sand seas, the Nile Delta fanning into the Mediterranean, and the North Atlantic Ocean.