Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Paphos. The left side delivers the iconic Manhattan and New York Harbor views on departure, which are among the most spectacular urban aerial views in the world. During the cruise, the left side also faces south over the Atlantic, then the Mediterranean, offering sea views and glimpses of southern Europe and the Greek islands as the route tracks over the Ionian and Aegean seas. The right side at Paphos is better for landing, but the departure spectacle on the left is the highlight of the journey.

During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK's primary departure runway 31L/31R sends 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 toward the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island suburbs with little of interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (Lower Manhattan and Midtown), Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay wetlands, Hudson River.

When landing at Paphos International (PFO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Paphos International typically uses runway 29 for westerly approaches, meaning the aircraft arrives from the east over the Troodos Mountains and descends toward the coast. The right side faces south over the Mediterranean coastline, the ancient ruins of Kato Paphos, and the harbor. The left side looks inland toward the Troodos range but the right gives the more dramatic coastal panorama on final approach. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea coastline, Paphos harbor and lighthouse, Kato Paphos archaeological site, Akrotiri Peninsula in the distance.

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Paphos International (PFO) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours.

The route tracks northeast across the North Atlantic, passing south of Iceland and over the UK, then crosses continental Europe over France, Switzerland, and northern Italy. The Alps are visible from altitude as a broad white mountain spine. The route then passes over the Adriatic Sea, Greece, and the Aegean Sea with its scattered island chains including the Cyclades and Dodecanese, before crossing the eastern Mediterranean to Cyprus.