New York to Florianopolis is 4,989 miles (8,030 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.
The right side wins overall. While the left seat has a strong departure show over Jamaica Bay and Manhattan, the right side captures the full Atlantic coastline during the long southward cruise — including glimpses of the US East Coast cities early on — and delivers the spectacular arrival view over Florianopolis's island, bridges, and bays, which is the more memorable and unique visual payoff of this route.
Flight Path
The route tracks roughly south-southeast over the western Atlantic, passing well east of the Caribbean island chain. The Amazon River delta region of northeastern Brazil (around Belém and Maranhão) may be visible to the right in daylight, with the vast green canopy of the Brazilian interior extending westward. The route then crosses the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais, where the Serra do Mar coastal escarpment becomes visible as the aircraft descends toward São Paulo latitude before turning southeast toward Florianopolis.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JFK
LEFTJFK primarily departs eastward over Jamaica Bay on runways 31L/31R or southward on 22L/22R. A left seat departure heading east gives you Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway Peninsula, then a sweeping view back over Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River as the aircraft turns south. The Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines are clearly visible to the northwest.
Landing at FLN
RIGHTHercilio Luz Airport sits on the island of Florianopolis, and aircraft typically approach from the north or northeast over the Baía Norte. A right seat gives you the best view of the island's dramatic coastline, the twin bridges connecting the island to the mainland, and the Atlantic beaches on the eastern shore as you descend.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Hercilio Luz (FLN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Florianopolis. The right side wins overall. While the left seat has a strong departure show over Jamaica Bay and Manhattan, the right side captures the full Atlantic coastline during the long southward cruise — including glimpses of the US East Coast cities early on — and delivers the spectacular arrival view over Florianopolis's island, bridges, and bays, which is the more memorable and unique visual payoff of 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. JFK primarily departs eastward over Jamaica Bay on runways 31L/31R or southward on 22L/22R. A left seat departure heading east gives you Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway Peninsula, then a sweeping view back over Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River as the aircraft turns south. The Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines are clearly visible to the northwest. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay and Rockaway Peninsula, Lower Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island.
What can I see when landing at Hercilio Luz in Florianopolis?
When landing at Hercilio Luz (FLN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hercilio Luz Airport sits on the island of Florianopolis, and aircraft typically approach from the north or northeast over the Baía Norte. A right seat gives you the best view of the island's dramatic coastline, the twin bridges connecting the island to the mainland, and the Atlantic beaches on the eastern shore as you descend. Notable sights include: Baía Norte (North Bay), Hercilio Luz Bridge and Colombo Salles Bridge, Florianopolis island coastline, Atlantic Ocean beaches on the eastern shore.
How long is the flight from New York to Florianopolis?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Hercilio Luz (FLN) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,989 miles (8,030 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Florianopolis flight path pass over?
The route tracks roughly south-southeast over the western Atlantic, passing well east of the Caribbean island chain. The Amazon River delta region of northeastern Brazil (around Belém and Maranhão) may be visible to the right in daylight, with the vast green canopy of the Brazilian interior extending westward. The route then crosses the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais, where the Serra do Mar coastal escarpment becomes visible as the aircraft descends toward São Paulo latitude before turning southeast toward Florianopolis.