Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to New York. The left side edges ahead thanks to the London takeoff views over the Thames and city center, while the right side's advantage is confined mostly to the JFK approach — the transatlantic cruise itself offers little scenery on either side.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Flights out of Heathrow typically depart westward then curve north, giving left-side passengers a view over London itself — the Thames, central London landmarks, and outer suburbs before climbing over the English countryside. Notable sights include: River Thames, Central London skyline, M25 orbital corridor, Chiltern Hills.

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into JFK from the east often swing over the Atlantic and Long Island before turning onto final approach, giving right-side passengers views of the New York coastline, Jamaica Bay, and the Manhattan skyline in the distance. Notable sights include: Long Island coastline, Jamaica Bay, Manhattan skyline, Rockaway Peninsula.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes 8h 00m.

Open North Atlantic Ocean, occasionally passing near southern Greenland's coastline or Newfoundland's Grand Banks depending on the exact routing