New York to Guatemala City is 2,063 miles (3,321 km), a flight of about 4 hours 35 minutes.
The right side wins overall because it captures land-based scenery for nearly the entire flight—NYC skyline at takeoff, the U.S. Atlantic coastline and Florida peninsula during cruise, and the dramatic volcanic approach into Guatemala City—while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless ocean.
Flight Path
Florida peninsula coastline, Gulf of Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula and Cozumel Island, Caribbean approaches to Belize and northern Guatemala
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JFK
RIGHTDeparting JFK southbound, the right side offers a passing view of the New York City skyline and Jamaica Bay before the aircraft turns out over the Atlantic seaboard. The left side faces open ocean almost immediately with little to see.
Landing at GUA
RIGHTOn approach into Guatemala City's high mountain valley, the right side typically faces the ring of volcanoes—Agua, Fuego, and Pacaya—that dominate the landscape south of the airport as the plane aligns with runway 20. The left side mostly shows the city's urban sprawl without the dramatic volcanic backdrop.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to La Aurora (GUA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Guatemala City. The right side wins overall because it captures land-based scenery for nearly the entire flight—NYC skyline at takeoff, the U.S. Atlantic coastline and Florida peninsula during cruise, and the dramatic volcanic approach into Guatemala City—while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless ocean.
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 Right side for the best views. Departing JFK southbound, the right side offers a passing view of the New York City skyline and Jamaica Bay before the aircraft turns out over the Atlantic seaboard. The left side faces open ocean almost immediately with little to see. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay wetlands, Rockaway Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at La Aurora in Guatemala City?
When landing at La Aurora (GUA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Guatemala City's high mountain valley, the right side typically faces the ring of volcanoes—Agua, Fuego, and Pacaya—that dominate the landscape south of the airport as the plane aligns with runway 20. The left side mostly shows the city's urban sprawl without the dramatic volcanic backdrop. Notable sights include: Volcán de Agua, Volcán de Fuego, Volcán de Pacaya, Guatemala City valley.
How long is the flight from New York to Guatemala City?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to La Aurora (GUA) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,063 miles (3,321 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Guatemala City flight path pass over?
Florida peninsula coastline, Gulf of Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula and Cozumel Island, Caribbean approaches to Belize and northern Guatemala