The left side offers the Hudson Valley on departure and the dramatic Lake Champlain-Adirondacks panorama on arrival, giving more geographic variety and drama than the right side's flatter New England terrain.
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Flight Path
New York to Burlington is 258 miles (415 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catskill Mountains foothills and the upper Hudson River valley, transitioning into the southern Green Mountains of Vermont as the flight approaches Lake Champlain
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGA
LEFTDeparting LGA on runway 22 the aircraft climbs northeast then turns north toward Vermont, giving left-side passengers a view over the Hudson Highlands and Westchester County hills. The right side mostly shows Long Island Sound and flat Connecticut lowlands with little definition.
Landing at BTV
LEFTOn approach into Burlington, the aircraft descends over the Lake Champlain valley, and left-side passengers get sweeping views of the lake itself with the Adirondack Mountains rising beyond it in New York. The right side faces the Green Mountains, which are scenic but closer and more visually cramped during the turn to final.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to Burlington International (BTV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Burlington. The left side offers the Hudson Valley on departure and the dramatic Lake Champlain-Adirondacks panorama on arrival, giving more geographic variety and drama than the right side's flatter New England terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from La Guardia in New York?
During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LGA on runway 22 the aircraft climbs northeast then turns north toward Vermont, giving left-side passengers a view over the Hudson Highlands and Westchester County hills. The right side mostly shows Long Island Sound and flat Connecticut lowlands with little definition. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Westchester County hills, Long Island Sound (briefly, right side).
What can I see when landing at Burlington International in Burlington?
When landing at Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Burlington, the aircraft descends over the Lake Champlain valley, and left-side passengers get sweeping views of the lake itself with the Adirondack Mountains rising beyond it in New York. The right side faces the Green Mountains, which are scenic but closer and more visually cramped during the turn to final. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain, Adirondack Mountains, Burlington waterfront, Green Mountains (right side).
How long is the flight from New York to Burlington?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Burlington International (BTV) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 258 miles (415 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Burlington flight path pass over?
Catskill Mountains foothills and the upper Hudson River valley, transitioning into the southern Green Mountains of Vermont as the flight approaches Lake Champlain