About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Tampa International (TPA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Tampa. While the left side wins at takeoff with the Manhattan skyline, the right side offers the better sustained experience. Once the aircraft turns southwest and tracks down the Eastern Seaboard, the right side faces southeast toward the Atlantic coast, giving views of the Carolina coastline, Cape Fear, and eventually the Florida coast. The right side also delivers the superior landing view over Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, making it the better seat for the full flight.
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 runways 13L/13R or 22L/22R. On a southwestbound flight to Tampa, the aircraft turns south over the Atlantic then tracks southwest, putting Manhattan, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor on the left side during the initial climb and turn. You get a clear look at the full Manhattan skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and Staten Island. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, New York Harbor, Jamaica Bay.
What can I see when landing at Tampa International in Tampa?
When landing at Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tampa International sits on the west side of Tampa Bay, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runway 19L/19R or 10. On approach from the northeast, the right side gives you a sweeping view of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge spanning the bay's mouth, and the St. Petersburg peninsula. The left side faces inland toward suburban Tampa. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg peninsula, Hillsborough Bay.
How long is the flight from New York to Tampa?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Tampa International (TPA) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the New York to Tampa flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over New Jersey, Delaware, and the Chesapeake Bay region, then follows the Carolina coastal plain. Notable features include the Chesapeake Bay visible from both sides around the Maryland-Virginia border, the Cape Fear River and North Carolina coastal lowlands, the South Carolina and Georgia coastal marshes, and the broad St. Johns River valley in northern Florida before crossing into the Tampa Bay region.