About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Savannah. The left side delivers the dramatic New York departure views including Manhattan and the harbor, and during the cruise phase tracks the Eastern Seaboard with occasional glimpses of the Outer Banks of North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. The right side has a slight edge only at landing. Left wins overall for the stronger departure spectacle.
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 typically departs eastward on runway 31L/R or southward on 13L/R. On a southwesterly departure toward SAV, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the New Jersey coastline as you bank south. The right side faces the Atlantic Ocean with little to see. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Lower New York Bay, New Jersey Raritan Bay coastline.
What can I see when landing at Savannah Hilton Head International in Savannah?
When landing at Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV), sit on the Right side for the best views. SAV typically lands on runway 10 (eastbound) or runway 28 (westbound). On approach from the north, the right side gives views of the Savannah River, the historic Savannah city grid with its distinctive squares, and the coastal marshlands of the Georgia Low Country. The left side faces inland pine forests with little of interest. Notable sights include: Savannah River, Savannah historic district grid, Georgia coastal marshlands, Talmadge Memorial Bridge.
How long is the flight from New York to Savannah?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the New York to Savannah flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over New Jersey, Delaware, the Chesapeake Bay, coastal Virginia, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the South Carolina Low Country before crossing into coastal Georgia. The Chesapeake Bay is the most visually distinctive midpoint feature — a wide, irregular estuary clearly visible from cruising altitude. The Outer Banks barrier islands of North Carolina appear as a thin sandy ribbon separating the Atlantic from Pamlico Sound.