Left side wins at both ends of the flight. At departure you get Manhattan and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; at arrival you get Mauritius's volcanic highlands and the Mahebourg lagoon. The mid-flight path over the Atlantic and Indian Ocean offers little differentiation between sides.
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Flight Path
New York to Plaisance is 9,278 miles (14,931 km), a flight of about 17 hours.
The route typically tracks southeast from New York across the Atlantic, passing well east of the Canary Islands, then over West or Central Africa depending on the connecting hub. A Dubai connection routes over the Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula, and the vast Indian Ocean. A Johannesburg connection passes over the South Atlantic, the Cape of Good Hope region, and then northeast across the Mozambique Channel toward Mauritius. The Indian Ocean segment offers occasional views of isolated island groups such as Rodrigues Island near the end of the flight.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JFK
LEFTJFK's most common departures use runway 31L/31R heading northwest, or 22L/22R heading southwest. On a southeastbound departure toward Mauritius, the aircraft typically climbs out over Jamaica Bay and turns south. Left side gives you Manhattan's skyline to the north and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as you track south over the Atlantic.
Landing at MRU
LEFTMRU's primary runway is oriented roughly 14/32. Arriving aircraft typically approach from the northwest over the ocean and land on runway 14 heading southeast. The left side faces northeast, giving views of the volcanic interior highlands, Mahebourg lagoon, and the dramatic southeastern coastline as the aircraft descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Plaisance. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. At departure you get Manhattan and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; at arrival you get Mauritius's volcanic highlands and the Mahebourg lagoon. The mid-flight path over the Atlantic and Indian Ocean offers little differentiation between sides.
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 most common departures use runway 31L/31R heading northwest, or 22L/22R heading southwest. On a southeastbound departure toward Mauritius, the aircraft typically climbs out over Jamaica Bay and turns south. Left side gives you Manhattan's skyline to the north and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as you track south over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline to the north, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay wetlands directly below, Coney Island beachfront.
What can I see when landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International in Plaisance?
When landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. MRU's primary runway is oriented roughly 14/32. Arriving aircraft typically approach from the northwest over the ocean and land on runway 14 heading southeast. The left side faces northeast, giving views of the volcanic interior highlands, Mahebourg lagoon, and the dramatic southeastern coastline as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Mahebourg lagoon and coral reef, Lion Mountain peak, the southeastern coastal cliffs, Blue Bay Marine Park lagoon.
How long is the flight from New York to Plaisance?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) takes about 17 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 9,278 miles (14,931 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Plaisance flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks southeast from New York across the Atlantic, passing well east of the Canary Islands, then over West or Central Africa depending on the connecting hub. A Dubai connection routes over the Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula, and the vast Indian Ocean. A Johannesburg connection passes over the South Atlantic, the Cape of Good Hope region, and then northeast across the Mozambique Channel toward Mauritius. The Indian Ocean segment offers occasional views of isolated island groups such as Rodrigues Island near the end of the flight.