About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers. While takeoff offers iconic New York views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more sustained scenic interest over the Ozark Plateau, with distinctive water features and mountain terrain that dominate the final descent.
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. Left seats offer views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the East River as the aircraft climbs westward out of JFK. Right seats face toward Brooklyn and Queens with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, East River, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers?
When landing at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide views of the Ozark Plateau terrain, the Illinois River valley, and the approach into the Fayetteville area. Left seats face toward less distinctive terrain to the north. Notable sights include: Ozark Plateau, Illinois River valley, Boston Mountains, Beaver Lake.
How long is the flight from New York to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) takes 3h 15m.
What does the New York to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Appalachian region including the ridge-and-valley terrain of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the Ohio River valley near the Kentucky-Ohio border, and transitions into the Interior Low Plateaus before reaching the Ozark Plateau. Notable water features include the Delaware River (near departure), the Susquehanna River, the Ohio River, and various reservoirs in Kentucky and Tennessee. The Allegheny Mountains and Cumberland Plateau are visible during the mid-flight segment on clear days.