About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Point Salines International (GND)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Point Salines. While the takeoff offers interesting views of the New York area, the landing approach to Grenada provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with the island's mountainous terrain and Caribbean waters. Right-side seats capture the best of the approach sequence.
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 seats capture the initial climb over Long Island Sound and the Connecticut coastline. You'll see the sound's water body clearly and the suburban sprawl of Long Island receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Long Island Sound, Connecticut coastline, Long Island's north shore communities, Jamaica Bay wetlands.
What can I see when landing at Point Salines International in Point Salines?
When landing at Point Salines International (GND), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer the best views during approach to Grenada. You'll see the island's mountainous terrain, the southern Caribbean Sea, and the dramatic transition from ocean to the island's lush interior. Notable sights include: Grenada's interior mountains, Caribbean Sea, Point Salines peninsula, St. George's harbor area.
How long is the flight from New York to Point Salines?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Point Salines International (GND) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the New York to Point Salines flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean heading south-southwest. Notable features include the Bahamas archipelago visible during the first 90 minutes of flight (if at lower cruise altitude), the open Atlantic for the majority of the journey, and the northern Caribbean islands (including Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles chain) becoming visible approximately 1.5 hours before landing. The Windward Islands appear on the horizon roughly 30 minutes before descent into Grenada.