About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Manchester (MAN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Manchester. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat captures the best of Manhattan on departure and the Peak District and Manchester on arrival. For the transatlantic portion, left side passengers may also get slightly better views of southern Greenland's ice cap and coastal fjords as the great circle route passes to the north.
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 primarily departs eastward over Jamaica Bay on runways 22L/22R or northward on 31L/31R. On the dominant eastward departure, the left side gives you a sweeping view back over Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan's skyline, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as the aircraft banks north. On a 31L/31R departure heading northwest, the left side looks directly over Queens and the East River toward Midtown Manhattan. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay wetlands, East River and Midtown Manhattan.
What can I see when landing at Manchester in Manchester?
When landing at Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Manchester Airport's dominant arrival is from the east on runway 23L/23R, meaning the aircraft approaches from over the Pennines heading southwest. The left side looks southeast over the Peak District moorlands and the urban sprawl of Greater Manchester, while the right side faces northwest toward the Cheshire Plain. Left is the more interesting side with the upland terrain and city visible. Notable sights include: Peak District moorlands, Greater Manchester urban area, Pennine hills, Cheshire Plain.
How long is the flight from New York to Manchester?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Manchester (MAN) takes Approximately 7 hours.
What does the New York to Manchester flight path pass over?
The great circle route from JFK to Manchester tracks northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the North Atlantic passing south of Greenland or over its southern tip depending on winds, then crosses Ireland before reaching northern England. Notable features include the Canadian Maritime coastline, potential glimpses of Greenland's southern ice sheet and fjords at around 40,000 feet, the west coast of Ireland (County Clare and Galway), and the Irish Sea before descent into Manchester.