Hobart to New York is 10,324 miles (16,615 km), a flight of about 16 hours 30 minutes.
While the left side offers better scenery during Hobart departure, the right side provides superior views during the critical landing phase at JFK, where the NYC skyline and major waterways create a dramatic and memorable finale to the flight.
Flight Path
This route crosses the Pacific Ocean for roughly 12,000 nautical miles. Notable features along the path include the Tasman Sea (visible during initial climb from Hobart), the Pacific island chains (Fiji region if that's the refueling stop), and the North American coastline approaching from the west. The majority of the flight is over open ocean with no visible landmarks from cruise altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HBA
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Derwent River estuary and the Tasmanian coastline as the aircraft climbs out over southern Tasmania. You'll see the river winding through Hobart's suburbs and the surrounding hills of the Derwent Valley.
Landing at JFK
RIGHTOn approach to JFK from the southwest, the right side provides views of the New York City skyline, the Hudson River, and the approach path over Queens and Long Island. You'll see Manhattan's distinctive skyline and the convergence of major waterways around the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hobart (HBA) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hobart to New York. While the left side offers better scenery during Hobart departure, the right side provides superior views during the critical landing phase at JFK, where the NYC skyline and major waterways create a dramatic and memorable finale to the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Hobart in Hobart?
During takeoff from Hobart (HBA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Derwent River estuary and the Tasmanian coastline as the aircraft climbs out over southern Tasmania. You'll see the river winding through Hobart's suburbs and the surrounding hills of the Derwent Valley. Notable sights include: Derwent River estuary, Storm Bay, Mount Wellington (1,271 m, visible inland), Bruny Island to the southeast.
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 Right side for the best views. On approach to JFK from the southwest, the right side provides views of the New York City skyline, the Hudson River, and the approach path over Queens and Long Island. You'll see Manhattan's distinctive skyline and the convergence of major waterways around the airport. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, East River, Long Island Sound, Queens urban sprawl.
How long is the flight from Hobart to New York?
The flight from Hobart (HBA) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 16 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 10,324 miles (16,615 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Hobart to New York flight path pass over?
This route crosses the Pacific Ocean for roughly 12,000 nautical miles. Notable features along the path include the Tasman Sea (visible during initial climb from Hobart), the Pacific island chains (Fiji region if that's the refueling stop), and the North American coastline approaching from the west. The majority of the flight is over open ocean with no visible landmarks from cruise altitude.