While the left offers good views during departure from New York, the right side provides superior scenery during the critical landing phase over the Western Ghats and Arabian Sea coast near Mangalore, which is the more memorable portion of this long eastbound flight.
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Flight Path
New York to Mangalore is 8,226 miles (13,238 km), a flight of about 16 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean (no landmarks visible for approximately 6-7 hours), then approaches European airspace near the Iberian Peninsula or southern France depending on routing. Over southern Europe, the Alps and Mediterranean coastline may be visible. Crossing into Middle East airspace, the Persian Gulf region and Zagros Mountains in Iran appear. Over the Arabian Sea approach to India, the Western Ghats mountain range becomes prominent before descent into Mangalore.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JFK
LEFTDeparting JFK eastbound, the left side offers views of Long Island Sound and the Connecticut coastline as the aircraft climbs. The right side faces inland toward Queens and Brooklyn with less scenic value.
Landing at IXE
RIGHTApproaching Mangalore from the northwest, the right side provides views of the Western Ghats mountains and the Arabian Sea coastline. The left side faces inland toward the Deccan Plateau with less dramatic terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Mangalore (IXE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Mangalore. While the left offers good views during departure from New York, the right side provides superior scenery during the critical landing phase over the Western Ghats and Arabian Sea coast near Mangalore, which is the more memorable portion of this long eastbound 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. Departing JFK eastbound, the left side offers views of Long Island Sound and the Connecticut coastline as the aircraft climbs. The right side faces inland toward Queens and Brooklyn with less scenic value. Notable sights include: Long Island Sound, Connecticut coastline, East River estuary, Atlantic Ocean horizon.
What can I see when landing at Mangalore in Mangalore?
When landing at Mangalore (IXE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Mangalore from the northwest, the right side provides views of the Western Ghats mountains and the Arabian Sea coastline. The left side faces inland toward the Deccan Plateau with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Western Ghats mountain range, Arabian Sea, Mangalore harbor and port facilities, Netravati River estuary.
How long is the flight from New York to Mangalore?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Mangalore (IXE) takes about 16 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 8,226 miles (13,238 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Mangalore flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean (no landmarks visible for approximately 6-7 hours), then approaches European airspace near the Iberian Peninsula or southern France depending on routing. Over southern Europe, the Alps and Mediterranean coastline may be visible. Crossing into Middle East airspace, the Persian Gulf region and Zagros Mountains in Iran appear. Over the Arabian Sea approach to India, the Western Ghats mountain range becomes prominent before descent into Mangalore.