The left side captures the dramatic Manhattan skyline during departure and the modest Columbus skyline during arrival, while cruise briefly crosses the Allegheny ridges of Pennsylvania — giving it more visual interest than the right side's Long Island Sound and flat Ohio farmland.
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Flight Path
New York to Columbus is 477 miles (768 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
The route crosses the forested ridgelines of the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania before descending over the flat farmland of eastern Ohio.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGA
LEFTWestbound departures from LGA climb out over the East River and typically bank toward the southwest, putting Manhattan squarely on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but dramatic view of the skyline before the route turns inland over New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Landing at CMH
LEFTWith westerly winds favoring runway 28 at CMH, the final approach comes in from the southeast on a northwest heading, putting downtown Columbus off the left side of the aircraft during descent. The right side mostly shows flat Ohio farmland with little to distinguish it.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to Port Columbus International (CMH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Columbus. The left side captures the dramatic Manhattan skyline during departure and the modest Columbus skyline during arrival, while cruise briefly crosses the Allegheny ridges of Pennsylvania — giving it more visual interest than the right side's Long Island Sound and flat Ohio farmland.
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. Westbound departures from LGA climb out over the East River and typically bank toward the southwest, putting Manhattan squarely on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but dramatic view of the skyline before the route turns inland over New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (Empire State Building, One World Trade Center), Central Park, Hudson River.
What can I see when landing at Port Columbus International in Columbus?
When landing at Port Columbus International (CMH), sit on the Left side for the best views. With westerly winds favoring runway 28 at CMH, the final approach comes in from the southeast on a northwest heading, putting downtown Columbus off the left side of the aircraft during descent. The right side mostly shows flat Ohio farmland with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Downtown Columbus skyline, Scioto River, Ohio State University campus area.
How long is the flight from New York to Columbus?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Port Columbus International (CMH) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 477 miles (768 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Columbus flight path pass over?
The route crosses the forested ridgelines of the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania before descending over the flat farmland of eastern Ohio.