Jacksonville to New York is 829 miles (1,335 km), a flight of about 2 hours 25 minutes.
Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise along the Eastern Seaboard, the left side also faces the coast and gives intermittent views of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Chesapeake Bay mouth, and the Delaware Bay as the flight tracks northeast — all more visually interesting than the inland right side.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast along the Eastern Seaboard. Notable features include the Georgia and South Carolina Sea Islands and coastal marshes near Savannah, the Cape Fear River mouth in North Carolina, the Outer Banks barrier islands, the wide mouth of the Chesapeake Bay near Norfolk, the Delmarva Peninsula, Delaware Bay, and the New Jersey Pine Barrens before descending into the New York metro area.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JAX
LEFTJAX typically departs northeast on runway 07 or north on runway 14. A left-side seat gives you views over the St. Johns River as it winds toward the Atlantic, plus the Jacksonville urban core and the broad coastal marshes of the Timucuan Ecological Preserve. Right side faces inland toward suburban sprawl.
Landing at JFK
LEFTJFK typically lands from the west or southwest on runways 13L/13R or 22L/22R, with the approach over Jamaica Bay and Brooklyn. Left-side seats get the Manhattan skyline head-on across Jamaica Bay, plus views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and Brooklyn. Right side faces Queens and Long Island with less dramatic scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jacksonville International (JAX) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jacksonville to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise along the Eastern Seaboard, the left side also faces the coast and gives intermittent views of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Chesapeake Bay mouth, and the Delaware Bay as the flight tracks northeast — all more visually interesting than the inland right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Jacksonville International in Jacksonville?
During takeoff from Jacksonville International (JAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. JAX typically departs northeast on runway 07 or north on runway 14. A left-side seat gives you views over the St. Johns River as it winds toward the Atlantic, plus the Jacksonville urban core and the broad coastal marshes of the Timucuan Ecological Preserve. Right side faces inland toward suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: St. Johns River, Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic coastline, Timucuan Ecological Preserve marshlands, Jacksonville downtown bridges.
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 from the west or southwest on runways 13L/13R or 22L/22R, with the approach over Jamaica Bay and Brooklyn. Left-side seats get the Manhattan skyline head-on across Jamaica Bay, plus views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and Brooklyn. Right side faces Queens and Long Island with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn waterfront.
How long is the flight from Jacksonville to New York?
The flight from Jacksonville International (JAX) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 2 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 829 miles (1,335 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Jacksonville to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast along the Eastern Seaboard. Notable features include the Georgia and South Carolina Sea Islands and coastal marshes near Savannah, the Cape Fear River mouth in North Carolina, the Outer Banks barrier islands, the wide mouth of the Chesapeake Bay near Norfolk, the Delmarva Peninsula, Delaware Bay, and the New Jersey Pine Barrens before descending into the New York metro area.