Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Florianopolis to New York. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Florianópolis coastal departure with its lagoons and beaches, plus the Atlantic crossing offers occasional views of the Mid-Atlantic ridge features and weather systems. While left-side landing views are strong, the takeoff advantage and the longer flight duration favor right-side positioning overall.

During takeoff from Hercilio Luz (FLN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Florianópolis's barrier islands and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northward. The city's distinctive lagoon system and beach formations are clearly visible during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Lagoa da Conceição (freshwater lagoon in central Florianópolis), Atlantic Ocean coastline with Praia Mole and Praia Brava, Hercílio Luz Bridge spanning the channel between the island and mainland, Serra Geral mountains to the west.

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into JFK. The aircraft typically descends over the Atlantic and approaches from the east, offering views of Long Island's coastline, Jamaica Bay, and the New York City skyline before landing. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay with its barrier islands and salt marshes, Long Island's southern coastline and beach communities, East River and Upper New York Bay, Manhattan skyline and the Rockaways peninsula.

The flight from Hercilio Luz (FLN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean heading northeast. Notable features include: the continental shelf edge off the Brazilian coast (visible as a color change in water depth during initial climb), the open Atlantic with occasional cloud formations and weather systems, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge area (not directly visible but the aircraft passes over deep ocean trenches), and as the aircraft approaches North America, the continental shelf off the US East Coast becomes visible with its characteristic lighter water coloration. The Bahamas and Caribbean islands may be visible on the southern horizon depending on exact routing. The flight typically passes east of Bermuda. As the aircraft descends into the New York area, the continental US coastline becomes visible with Cape Hatteras and the Outer Banks potentially visible on the left (north) side during descent.