Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Myrtle Beach. While takeoff favors the right for NYC views, the landing approach over the Atlantic and Myrtle Beach coastline from the left side is more visually distinctive. The coastal features and beach development on approach outweigh the urban takeoff views for overall journey interest.

During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the East River, Manhattan's grid, and the Bronx as you climb out. LGA typically departs eastbound over water, giving right-side passengers the clearest view of the city's geography before heading south. Notable sights include: East River (immediate foreground), Manhattan skyline and street grid (left-center), Bronx neighborhoods (right), Queens residential areas (right-rear).

When landing at Myrtle Beach International (MYR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Grand Strand coastline, Myrtle Beach's beachfront development, and the Atlantic Ocean during descent. MYR approaches from the east over water, so left-side passengers see the beach and coastal features clearly before touchdown. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean (foreground and left), Myrtle Beach beachfront and developed areas (center-left), Intracoastal Waterway (visible as thin line inland), North Myrtle Beach and Cherry Grove Pier area (right-rear).

The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Myrtle Beach International (MYR) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills of North Carolina and Virginia at cruise altitude (around 30,000 feet), where ridge lines and valleys are visible but not dramatic. The Neuse River basin in eastern North Carolina becomes visible during descent. The flight stays east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, so those are not visible from the standard routing. Coastal plains dominate the latter half of the descent into Myrtle Beach.