About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Larnaca (LCA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Larnaca. The left side delivers the dramatic Manhattan and New York Harbor departure, which is one of the most iconic urban aerial views in the world. The landing view on the right is interesting but modest. Left wins overall for the takeoff spectacle alone, and during the cruise the left side also faces south toward the Alps and Mediterranean coast as the flight tracks east over the Atlantic and Europe.
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's primary departure runways (31L/31R) send aircraft northwest over Jamaica Bay and then across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The left side gets a clear view of Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the Hudson River as the aircraft climbs and banks northeast. Right side faces south over the Atlantic with little to see. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (Lower Manhattan and Midtown), Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay wetlands, Brooklyn waterfront.
What can I see when landing at Larnaca in Larnaca?
When landing at Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Larnaca airport's main landing runway (04) brings aircraft in from the southwest over the Mediterranean, tracking northeast. The right side faces southeast toward the Troodos Mountains inland and the salt lake just south of the airport, which is a distinctive pale flat feature visible on final approach. Left side faces northwest over open sea. Notable sights include: Larnaca Salt Lake, Troodos Mountains (distant), Larnaca city waterfront, Mediterranean coastline.
How long is the flight from New York to Larnaca?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Larnaca (LCA) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the New York to Larnaca flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the North Atlantic, passing south of Newfoundland, then crosses the UK or Ireland, continues over France and the Alps (visible as a white mountain spine from cruising altitude), crosses northern Italy and the Adriatic Sea, passes over Greece including the Greek island chains of the Ionian and Aegean seas, and descends over the eastern Mediterranean toward Cyprus.