The right side offers continuous coastal and river scenery — Long Island Sound and the Connecticut/Rhode Island shoreline at altitude, then the Penobscot River valley on descent — while the left side mostly faces inland New England hills with fewer distinctive features.
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Flight Path
New York to Bangor is 378 miles (608 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Cruise track passes near the Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts coastline, crossing over Cape Cod Bay and the Gulf of Maine's western edge before descending toward central Maine's forested interior.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGA
RIGHTDeparting LGA on runway 22 the initial turn banks the aircraft over Long Island Sound, giving right-side passengers a good look at the Manhattan skyline and the Bronx/Westchester shoreline before the route swings north along the Connecticut coast.
Landing at BGR
RIGHTOn approach into BGR the aircraft typically tracks north over the Penobscot River valley before lining up on runway 33, putting the winding river, forested ridgelines, and Bangor's small downtown on the right side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to Bangor International (BGR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Bangor. The right side offers continuous coastal and river scenery — Long Island Sound and the Connecticut/Rhode Island shoreline at altitude, then the Penobscot River valley on descent — while the left side mostly faces inland New England hills with fewer distinctive features.
What can I see during takeoff from La Guardia in New York?
During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LGA on runway 22 the initial turn banks the aircraft over Long Island Sound, giving right-side passengers a good look at the Manhattan skyline and the Bronx/Westchester shoreline before the route swings north along the Connecticut coast. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Long Island Sound, Connecticut shoreline, Throgs Neck area.
What can I see when landing at Bangor International in Bangor?
When landing at Bangor International (BGR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into BGR the aircraft typically tracks north over the Penobscot River valley before lining up on runway 33, putting the winding river, forested ridgelines, and Bangor's small downtown on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Penobscot River, Bangor downtown, Maine forest ridgelines, Hermon Pond.
How long is the flight from New York to Bangor?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Bangor International (BGR) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 378 miles (608 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Bangor flight path pass over?
Cruise track passes near the Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts coastline, crossing over Cape Cod Bay and the Gulf of Maine's western edge before descending toward central Maine's forested interior.