About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Inezgane (AGA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Agadir. The left side wins overall because the JFK departure offers the more dramatic and iconic views — Manhattan, Jamaica Bay, and the Atlantic coastline — which are hard to beat. The transatlantic cruise passes over the Azores region and the Iberian Peninsula to the northeast, with the left side also offering views of the Portuguese coast and southern Spain during the approach phase before descent into Morocco.
What can I see during takeoff from John F Kennedy International in New York?
During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK departures heading east or northeast on runway 31L/31R give the left side views over Jamaica Bay, the Rockaway Peninsula, and lower Manhattan skyline to the northwest. The left side captures the Atlantic coastline and the dense urban grid of Brooklyn and Queens as the aircraft climbs out over the water. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline to the northwest, Jamaica Bay and Rockaway Peninsula below, Brooklyn waterfront, Atlantic Ocean coastline.
What can I see when landing at Inezgane in Agadir?
When landing at Inezgane (AGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Agadir's runway 28 approach comes in from the east over land, meaning a right-side seat faces south toward the Anti-Atlas mountain foothills and the Souss River valley. The left side faces inland desert terrain, while the right side gets the better view of the Souss plain and the Atlantic coast as the aircraft descends and turns. Notable sights include: Souss River valley and plain, Anti-Atlas mountain foothills to the southeast, Atlantic Ocean coastline near Agadir, the city of Agadir and its bay.
How long is the flight from New York to Agadir?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Inezgane (AGA) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.
What does the New York to Agadir flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across the North Atlantic, passing well south of the Azores. The Portuguese coastline and the Algarve region of southern Portugal may be visible on descent. The Strait of Gibraltar and the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco appear as the aircraft enters Moroccan airspace. The route then follows the Atlantic coast of Morocco southward, with the High Atlas Mountains visible inland to the east before the final descent into the Souss plain at Agadir.