About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Bromma (BMA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Stockholm. While left offers better takeoff scenery over the Atlantic and New England coast, right side dominates the landing approach with the visually spectacular Stockholm archipelago and Lake Mälaren. The landing views are more distinctive and memorable than the takeoff, making right the overall choice for this route.
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. Left side offers views of the Atlantic coastline, Long Island Sound, and the Connecticut shoreline as the aircraft climbs northeastward on typical transatlantic routing. Right side faces inland toward New Jersey and Pennsylvania with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Long Island Sound, Connecticut coastline, Atlantic Ocean horizon, Cape Cod (visible at higher altitude during climb).
What can I see when landing at Bromma in Stockholm?
When landing at Bromma (BMA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Stockholm archipelago's thousands of islands, the Baltic Sea, and Lake Mälaren as the aircraft descends toward Bromma. Left side faces inland toward forested terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago (Skärgården), Lake Mälaren, Baltic Sea, Stockholm city center with Gamla Stan visible.
How long is the flight from New York to Stockholm?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Bromma (BMA) takes Approximately 7.5 to 8 hours.
What does the New York to Stockholm flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic at roughly 35,000 feet where no landmarks are visible except open ocean. Over the North Atlantic, the aircraft passes south of Greenland and Iceland (not visible at cruise altitude). Approaching European airspace, the flight passes over the Norwegian Sea and then over southern Norway and Sweden. Notable geographic features along the route include the Norwegian coastline (visible during descent into Scandinavian airspace), the Scandinavian mountain spine (visible as a distant ridge during approach), and the transition from the North Sea into the Baltic region. The most visually interesting portion occurs during the final 45 minutes of descent when the Swedish landscape, lakes, and archipelago become visible.