The left side wins both ends of the flight — Jamaica Bay and Manhattan on departure, and Grace Bay plus the Caicos Bank on arrival. During the cruise over the Bahamas, the left side also gets slightly better angles on the shallow Bahamian bank colors as the route tracks south-southeast.
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Flight Path
New York to Providenciales is 1,306 miles (2,103 km), a flight of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks southeast over the open Atlantic before crossing the northern Bahamas. Eleuthera's long narrow island and the vivid color contrast between the shallow Great Bahama Bank and the deep Tongue of the Ocean are visible below around the midpoint. The Exuma Cays chain may be visible to the right depending on exact routing. The final descent crosses the Turks Island Passage before the distinctive flat limestone platform of Providenciales comes into view.
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Takeoff from JFK
LEFTJFK's primary departure runways (31L/31R) send aircraft northwest then curving south over Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic. The left side gets a clear view of Jamaica Bay's tidal flats and the Rockaway Peninsula as the aircraft banks right toward the southeast. Manhattan's skyline is visible to the northwest on the left side during the initial climb.
Landing at PLS
LEFTProvidenciales typically uses runway 10/28. On approach from the north on runway 28 (landing westward), the left side looks south over the stunning turquoise shallows of the Caicos Bank and the barrier reef system. On runway 10 (landing eastward), the left side sees Grace Bay's famous white-sand beach and the north coast reef.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Providenciales (PLS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Providenciales. The left side wins both ends of the flight — Jamaica Bay and Manhattan on departure, and Grace Bay plus the Caicos Bank on arrival. During the cruise over the Bahamas, the left side also gets slightly better angles on the shallow Bahamian bank colors as the route tracks south-southeast.
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 then curving south over Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic. The left side gets a clear view of Jamaica Bay's tidal flats and the Rockaway Peninsula as the aircraft banks right toward the southeast. Manhattan's skyline is visible to the northwest on the left side during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay wetlands, Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach, Manhattan skyline to the northwest, Atlantic Ocean coastline of Long Island.
What can I see when landing at Providenciales in Providenciales?
When landing at Providenciales (PLS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Providenciales typically uses runway 10/28. On approach from the north on runway 28 (landing westward), the left side looks south over the stunning turquoise shallows of the Caicos Bank and the barrier reef system. On runway 10 (landing eastward), the left side sees Grace Bay's famous white-sand beach and the north coast reef. Notable sights include: Grace Bay Beach and fringing reef, Caicos Bank turquoise shallows, Chalk Sound National Park lagoon, Northwest Point and barrier reef.
How long is the flight from New York to Providenciales?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Providenciales (PLS) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,306 miles (2,103 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Providenciales flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the open Atlantic before crossing the northern Bahamas. Eleuthera's long narrow island and the vivid color contrast between the shallow Great Bahama Bank and the deep Tongue of the Ocean are visible below around the midpoint. The Exuma Cays chain may be visible to the right depending on exact routing. The final descent crosses the Turks Island Passage before the distinctive flat limestone platform of Providenciales comes into view.