New York to Antigua is 1,774 miles (2,855 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the New York departure you get Jamaica Bay, the Rockaway barrier beach, and the Manhattan skyline. On arrival into Antigua the left side tracks the western coastline and St. John's. The mid-flight portion over open ocean is similar on both sides, so the departure and arrival views are the deciding factor.
Flight Path
After leaving Long Island the route passes over the open Atlantic. Around the midpoint you cross north of the Bermuda area, though Bermuda itself is typically well to the west of the direct routing. As the flight descends toward the Caribbean, the northern Leeward Islands begin to appear, with St. Kitts and Nevis visible as volcanic peaks rising from the sea roughly 50 miles northwest of Antigua, and Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano visible to the southwest on approach.
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Takeoff from JFK
LEFTJFK typically departs eastward on runway 22L/22R or 31L/31R depending on wind. On the common southward departures over Jamaica Bay, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline to the north and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the west. On eastward departures, the left side tracks the south shore of Long Island with clear views of Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic coastline.
Landing at ANU
LEFTV.C. Bird International typically lands on runway 07, approaching from the west over the Caribbean Sea. The left side on approach gives you the best view of Antigua's western coastline, including the indented harbors around St. John's and the patchwork of the island's interior. On runway 25 departures or reverse approaches, the left side still captures the main populated areas.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to V C Bird International (ANU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Antigua. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the New York departure you get Jamaica Bay, the Rockaway barrier beach, and the Manhattan skyline. On arrival into Antigua the left side tracks the western coastline and St. John's. The mid-flight portion over open ocean is similar on both sides, so the departure and arrival views are the deciding factor.
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 typically departs eastward on runway 22L/22R or 31L/31R depending on wind. On the common southward departures over Jamaica Bay, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline to the north and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the west. On eastward departures, the left side tracks the south shore of Long Island with clear views of Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic coastline. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline to the north, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay wetlands directly below, Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach.
What can I see when landing at V C Bird International in Antigua?
When landing at V C Bird International (ANU), sit on the Left side for the best views. V.C. Bird International typically lands on runway 07, approaching from the west over the Caribbean Sea. The left side on approach gives you the best view of Antigua's western coastline, including the indented harbors around St. John's and the patchwork of the island's interior. On runway 25 departures or reverse approaches, the left side still captures the main populated areas. Notable sights include: St. John's Harbour and capital city, Antigua's deeply indented western coastline, Five Islands Peninsula, Caribbean Sea approach over open water.
How long is the flight from New York to Antigua?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to V C Bird International (ANU) takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,774 miles (2,855 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Antigua flight path pass over?
After leaving Long Island the route passes over the open Atlantic. Around the midpoint you cross north of the Bermuda area, though Bermuda itself is typically well to the west of the direct routing. As the flight descends toward the Caribbean, the northern Leeward Islands begin to appear, with St. Kitts and Nevis visible as volcanic peaks rising from the sea roughly 50 miles northwest of Antigua, and Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano visible to the southwest on approach.