New York to Firenze flight pathJFKFLR

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Flight time9h 30m
Distance4,151
Heading056° → 119°

New York to Firenze is 4,151 miles (6,681 km), a flight of about 9 hours 30 minutes.

Best side
LeftMostly left

The left side wins overall. The JFK departure gives a spectacular view of the New York metro area, and across the Atlantic the left side tracks the southern coast of Ireland, the English Channel, and then the French interior. On descent into Florence, the right side is better, but the departure and transatlantic scenery on the left is more sustained and dramatic across the full flight.

Takeoff · JFKLEFTManhattan skyline to the northwest, Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands directly below, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the west
Landing · FLRRIGHTFlorence city center and the Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Arno River winding through the city, the Chianti hills to the south

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight path typically arcs northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the North Atlantic tracking toward Ireland and the UK. Passengers may see the southern coast of Ireland, then cross over southern England or northern France, traverse the Alps or pre-Alpine foothills of Switzerland and northern Italy, and descend into the Po Valley before turning south toward Florence.

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from New York (left side) — Manhattan skyline to the northwest, Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands directly below, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the west, Long Island Sound opening up to the northeast

Takeoff from JFK

LEFT

JFK departures heading east on runway 22L/22R or northeast on 31L/31R give left-side passengers views over Jamaica Bay, the Manhattan skyline, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The left side tracks the coastline and looks back toward the city as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast.

Manhattan skyline to the northwestJamaica Bay and its barrier islands directly belowVerrazano-Narrows Bridge to the westLong Island Sound opening up to the northeast

Landing at FLR

RIGHT

FLR runway 05 is the primary arrival direction, meaning aircraft approach from the southwest over the Arno valley. Right-side passengers get direct views of the Florence city center, the Duomo, and the surrounding Tuscan hills as the aircraft descends low over the city before touching down.

Florence city center and the Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiorethe Arno River winding through the citythe Chianti hills to the souththe Apennine foothills rising to the north

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Peretola (FLR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Firenze. The left side wins overall. The JFK departure gives a spectacular view of the New York metro area, and across the Atlantic the left side tracks the southern coast of Ireland, the English Channel, and then the French interior. On descent into Florence, the right side is better, but the departure and transatlantic scenery on the left is more sustained and dramatic across the full flight.

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 departures heading east on runway 22L/22R or northeast on 31L/31R give left-side passengers views over Jamaica Bay, the Manhattan skyline, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The left side tracks the coastline and looks back toward the city as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline to the northwest, Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands directly below, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the west, Long Island Sound opening up to the northeast.

What can I see when landing at Peretola in Firenze?

When landing at Peretola (FLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. FLR runway 05 is the primary arrival direction, meaning aircraft approach from the southwest over the Arno valley. Right-side passengers get direct views of the Florence city center, the Duomo, and the surrounding Tuscan hills as the aircraft descends low over the city before touching down. Notable sights include: Florence city center and the Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Arno River winding through the city, the Chianti hills to the south, the Apennine foothills rising to the north.

How long is the flight from New York to Firenze?

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Peretola (FLR) takes about 9 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,151 miles (6,681 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the New York to Firenze flight path pass over?

The flight path typically arcs northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the North Atlantic tracking toward Ireland and the UK. Passengers may see the southern coast of Ireland, then cross over southern England or northern France, traverse the Alps or pre-Alpine foothills of Switzerland and northern Italy, and descend into the Po Valley before turning south toward Florence.