About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale. While left side wins at takeoff with the Manhattan skyline, the right side captures the full Atlantic coastline for much of the southbound flight along the Eastern Seaboard, including views of the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays, the Carolina Outer Banks, and the spectacular Fort Lauderdale coastal arrival. The coastline views on the right outweigh the single takeoff advantage on the left.
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 primarily departs on runways 31L/31R heading northwest, or 22L/22R heading southwest. On the dominant 31L/31R departure, the left side faces southwest toward Manhattan, giving a clear view of the skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and Lower New York Bay. On 22L/22R departures, left side still captures Jamaica Bay and the Brooklyn waterfront. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay, Brooklyn waterfront.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. FLL primarily lands on runway 10L/10R heading east, meaning the approach comes from the west over the Everglades. The right side faces south and gives views of Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway, the barrier island beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean on final approach. Left side faces inland over suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean barrier island beaches, Port Everglades, Broward County coastline.
How long is the flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 3 hours.
What does the New York to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly south-southwest along the Eastern Seaboard. Notable features include Delaware Bay and the Chesapeake Bay visible as large inland water bodies, the Outer Banks of North Carolina as a thin barrier island arc off the coast, Cape Hatteras, the broad coastal plain of South Carolina and Georgia, and the northern edge of the Florida peninsula. The Gulf Stream's distinctive deep blue color is sometimes visible offshore in the Atlantic on clear days.