New York to Richmond is 292 miles (470 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
The right side wins on both ends of this short flight: a clear Manhattan skyline view during the LGA departure and a Richmond/James River view during the RIC approach, while the left side offers mostly flat, unremarkable terrain throughout.
Flight Path
Flat Mid-Atlantic coastal plain of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, with the upper Chesapeake Bay occasionally visible depending on routing before descent into Virginia.
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Takeoff from LGA
RIGHTDeparting LGA on runway 22 toward the southwest, the climb path passes close to Manhattan, giving right-side passengers a good look at the skyline and Hudson River before the plane turns south over New Jersey. Left-side passengers mostly see Queens rooftops and Long Island Sound.
Landing at RIC
RIGHTArriving from the north for a landing on RIC's runway 16, the approach path passes just east of downtown Richmond, putting the James River and the city's skyline on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent. The left side mostly shows flat Virginia farmland and suburban sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to Richmond International (RIC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Richmond. The right side wins on both ends of this short flight: a clear Manhattan skyline view during the LGA departure and a Richmond/James River view during the RIC approach, while the left side offers mostly flat, unremarkable terrain throughout.
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 toward the southwest, the climb path passes close to Manhattan, giving right-side passengers a good look at the skyline and Hudson River before the plane turns south over New Jersey. Left-side passengers mostly see Queens rooftops and Long Island Sound. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Central Park, Queens/Long Island Sound shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Richmond International in Richmond?
When landing at Richmond International (RIC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving from the north for a landing on RIC's runway 16, the approach path passes just east of downtown Richmond, putting the James River and the city's skyline on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent. The left side mostly shows flat Virginia farmland and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: James River, downtown Richmond skyline, Virginia countryside.
How long is the flight from New York to Richmond?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Richmond International (RIC) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 292 miles (470 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Richmond flight path pass over?
Flat Mid-Atlantic coastal plain of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, with the upper Chesapeake Bay occasionally visible depending on routing before descent into Virginia.