The left side captures the New York skyline on departure, southern Greenland's ice-covered coast during cruise, and the Stockholm archipelago on arrival, giving it far more visual variety than the right side's largely featureless North Atlantic view.
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Flight Path
New York to Stockholm is 3,910 miles (6,293 km), a flight of about 7 hours 50 minutes.
Newfoundland's rocky coastline, the Labrador Sea, southern Greenland's ice cap and coastal fjords, and the open Norwegian Sea before reaching the Scandinavian coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JFK
LEFTDeparting JFK to the northeast, the initial climb and turn put Manhattan's skyline and Long Island Sound on the left side of the aircraft before the route heads out over New England toward Canada.
Landing at ARN
LEFTArlanda approaches from the south use runways 19L/19R, so the descent path crosses the Stockholm archipelago and the city itself, both of which appear on the left side as the aircraft banks onto final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Arlanda (ARN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Stockholm. The left side captures the New York skyline on departure, southern Greenland's ice-covered coast during cruise, and the Stockholm archipelago on arrival, giving it far more visual variety than the right side's largely featureless North Atlantic view.
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. Departing JFK to the northeast, the initial climb and turn put Manhattan's skyline and Long Island Sound on the left side of the aircraft before the route heads out over New England toward Canada. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Long Island Sound, Connecticut coastline.
What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?
When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arlanda approaches from the south use runways 19L/19R, so the descent path crosses the Stockholm archipelago and the city itself, both of which appear on the left side as the aircraft banks onto final approach. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago skerries, Lake Mälaren, Stockholm city center islands.
How long is the flight from New York to Stockholm?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 7 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,910 miles (6,293 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Stockholm flight path pass over?
Newfoundland's rocky coastline, the Labrador Sea, southern Greenland's ice cap and coastal fjords, and the open Norwegian Sea before reaching the Scandinavian coast