Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Akureyri. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic and Greenland Sea the views are largely open ocean regardless of side, but the left seat delivers Manhattan on departure and the spectacular Eyjafjörður fjord approach on arrival.

During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK departures heading northeast on runway 31L/31R put Manhattan and the East River directly on the left side. You get a clear view of the Manhattan skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the full sweep of New York Harbor as the aircraft banks left over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, New York Harbor, Long Island Sound.

When landing at Akureyri (AEY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Akureyri Airport sits at the southern end of Eyjafjörður fjord, and aircraft typically approach from the south over the fjord on runway 01. The left side faces east toward the steep mountains of the Vaðlaheiði plateau and the fjord's eastern shore, giving dramatic views of the snow-capped ridgeline descending to the water. Notable sights include: Eyjafjörður fjord, Vaðlaheiði plateau, Akureyri town waterfront, Hliðarfjall mountain.

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Akureyri (AEY) takes Approximately 6.5 to 7.5 hours.

The flight tracks northeast over the North Atlantic, passing south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crossing the Labrador Sea. The southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet may be visible on the left in clear conditions. The route then crosses the Denmark Strait before descending over the volcanic plateau of northern Iceland, with possible views of Iceland's interior highlands and glaciers on approach.