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Flight time7h 15m
Distance3,073
Heading052° → 101°

New York to Shannon is 3,073 miles (4,946 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.

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The left side wins overall. The Manhattan and New York Harbor departure views are among the most dramatic urban aerial scenes in the world, and as the flight tracks northeast over the North Atlantic, the left side also picks up the southern coast of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia during the early oceanic portion. The Shannon arrival on the right is excellent but shorter in duration.

Takeoff · JFKLEFTManhattan skyline to the northwest, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge spanning the harbor entrance, Jamaica Bay wildlife refuge directly below on climb-out
Landing · SNNRIGHTShannon Estuary widening toward the Atlantic, Cliffs of Moher along the Clare coastline to the south, Loop Head Peninsula at the estuary mouth

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight tracks northeast over Long Island, then crosses the Nova Scotia coastline and Cape Breton Island before heading out over the open North Atlantic. The midpoint is deep ocean with no land visible. As the flight approaches Europe, the southwest tip of Ireland including the Dingle Peninsula and Kerry coastline may be visible before tracking up the Shannon Estuary. The jet stream corridor typically keeps the route between 50N and 55N latitude across the Atlantic.

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from New York (left side) — Manhattan skyline to the northwest, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge spanning the harbor entrance, Jamaica Bay wildlife refuge directly below on climb-out, Long Island Sound as the aircraft tracks northeast

Takeoff from JFK

LEFT

JFK primarily departs eastward over Jamaica Bay on runways 22L/22R or northeastward. A left-side seat gives you Manhattan's skyline receding to the northwest, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the full sweep of New York Harbor as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast toward the Atlantic.

Manhattan skyline to the northwestVerrazano-Narrows Bridge spanning the harbor entranceJamaica Bay wildlife refuge directly below on climb-outLong Island Sound as the aircraft tracks northeast

Landing at SNN

RIGHT

Shannon Airport sits on the south bank of the Shannon Estuary, and aircraft typically approach from the west or southwest on runway 24. A right-side seat gives you the broad Shannon Estuary opening to the Atlantic, the Cliffs of Moher coastline to the south, and the patchwork green fields of County Clare on final approach.

Shannon Estuary widening toward the AtlanticCliffs of Moher along the Clare coastline to the southLoop Head Peninsula at the estuary mouthpatchwork green farmland of County Clare on final approach

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Shannon (SNN)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Shannon. The left side wins overall. The Manhattan and New York Harbor departure views are among the most dramatic urban aerial scenes in the world, and as the flight tracks northeast over the North Atlantic, the left side also picks up the southern coast of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia during the early oceanic portion. The Shannon arrival on the right is excellent but shorter in duration.

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 northeastward. A left-side seat gives you Manhattan's skyline receding to the northwest, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the full sweep of New York Harbor as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline to the northwest, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge spanning the harbor entrance, Jamaica Bay wildlife refuge directly below on climb-out, Long Island Sound as the aircraft tracks northeast.

What can I see when landing at Shannon in Shannon?

When landing at Shannon (SNN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Shannon Airport sits on the south bank of the Shannon Estuary, and aircraft typically approach from the west or southwest on runway 24. A right-side seat gives you the broad Shannon Estuary opening to the Atlantic, the Cliffs of Moher coastline to the south, and the patchwork green fields of County Clare on final approach. Notable sights include: Shannon Estuary widening toward the Atlantic, Cliffs of Moher along the Clare coastline to the south, Loop Head Peninsula at the estuary mouth, patchwork green farmland of County Clare on final approach.

How long is the flight from New York to Shannon?

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Shannon (SNN) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,073 miles (4,946 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the New York to Shannon flight path pass over?

The flight tracks northeast over Long Island, then crosses the Nova Scotia coastline and Cape Breton Island before heading out over the open North Atlantic. The midpoint is deep ocean with no land visible. As the flight approaches Europe, the southwest tip of Ireland including the Dingle Peninsula and Kerry coastline may be visible before tracking up the Shannon Estuary. The jet stream corridor typically keeps the route between 50N and 55N latitude across the Atlantic.