Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Aracaju. The left seat delivers the dramatic JFK departure with Jamaica Bay and the Manhattan skyline, and as the flight tracks southeast over the Atlantic and then crosses the Brazilian coast, the left side will face the coastline on descent. The Aracaju landing view is better on the right, but the takeoff spectacle and the Brazilian coastal approach give the left seat a slight overall edge for the full journey.

During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK's primary departure runways (31L/31R) head northwest, then aircraft typically turn south over the Atlantic. A left seat gives you the initial view back over Jamaica Bay, the Rockaway Peninsula, and lower Manhattan's skyline to the north before the aircraft tracks out over the ocean. Right side faces open Atlantic with little of interest. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay and its wildlife refuge wetlands, Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach, Lower Manhattan skyline visible to the north, Coney Island and Brighton Beach shoreline.

When landing at Santa Maria (AJU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Aracaju's runway 17/35 means arrivals typically come in from the north heading south, or from the sea heading inland. On approach from the north heading south, the right side faces west toward the Rio Sergipe estuary, the city of Aracaju itself, and the distinctive coastline where the river meets the Atlantic. Left side faces inland scrub. Notable sights include: Rio Sergipe estuary and its wide mouth at the Atlantic, Aracaju city center and waterfront, Barra dos Coqueiros barrier island across the river, Atlantic coastline with its long sandy beaches.

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Santa Maria (AJU) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The flight tracks southeast over the open Atlantic, crossing the equator roughly over open ocean west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The Amazon River delta and the coast of northeastern Brazil (Maranhao, Piaui, Ceara, Rio Grande do Norte) may be visible on the left side as the aircraft descends toward Sergipe. The Sargasso Sea and Caribbean islands are well to the west of the track. There are no significant landmasses until the Brazilian coast appears.