The Manhattan skyline view during the LGA departure is the clear scenic peak of this flight; the rest of the route crosses the low Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania and Ohio farmland with little to distinguish either side, and the IND approach offers only a distant, minor skyline glimpse in comparison.
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Flight Path
New York to Indianapolis is 659 miles (1,060 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Allegheny Plateau ridgelines and the Ohio River valley near Pittsburgh, giving way to the flat farmland of eastern Ohio and Indiana
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGA
LEFTWestbound departures out of LGA typically loop south over the East River before turning onto course, putting Manhattan's skyline, Rikers Island, and the river squarely on the left side of the aircraft during the climb. This is the only real scenic highlight of an otherwise short, flat-terrain flight.
Landing at IND
RIGHTOn approach to IND's runway 23, aircraft arriving from the northeast pass north of downtown Indianapolis before curving onto final, giving right-side passengers a distant look at the city's modest skyline and the White River. It's a minor feature, but it's the only urban element in an otherwise flat, farmland approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to Indianapolis International (IND)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Indianapolis. The Manhattan skyline view during the LGA departure is the clear scenic peak of this flight; the rest of the route crosses the low Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania and Ohio farmland with little to distinguish either side, and the IND approach offers only a distant, minor skyline glimpse in comparison.
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 out of LGA typically loop south over the East River before turning onto course, putting Manhattan's skyline, Rikers Island, and the river squarely on the left side of the aircraft during the climb. This is the only real scenic highlight of an otherwise short, flat-terrain flight. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Rikers Island, Long Island Sound in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Indianapolis International in Indianapolis?
When landing at Indianapolis International (IND), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to IND's runway 23, aircraft arriving from the northeast pass north of downtown Indianapolis before curving onto final, giving right-side passengers a distant look at the city's modest skyline and the White River. It's a minor feature, but it's the only urban element in an otherwise flat, farmland approach. Notable sights include: Indianapolis downtown skyline, White River, checkerboard farmland, suburban grid of Indianapolis.
How long is the flight from New York to Indianapolis?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Indianapolis International (IND) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 659 miles (1,060 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Indianapolis flight path pass over?
Allegheny Plateau ridgelines and the Ohio River valley near Pittsburgh, giving way to the flat farmland of eastern Ohio and Indiana