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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lagos to New York. The right side wins overall. The Lagos departure offers genuinely spectacular views of the lagoon, Victoria Island, and the West African coastline that are hard to beat. The transatlantic crossing over the Canary Islands, Azores region, and eventual North American landfall also slightly favors the right side for the mid-flight coastal views of Nova Scotia and New England approaching from the north.

What can I see during takeoff from Lagos Murtala Muhammed in Lagos?

During takeoff from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lagos Murtala Muhammed typically departs on runway 18R heading south, then aircraft turn northwest. The right side gives you Lagos Lagoon, Victoria Island, and the dense urban sprawl of Lagos extending east. The left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Lagos Lagoon, Victoria Island and Bar Beach, Bight of Benin coastline, Lagos harbor and port facilities.

What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK arrivals typically come in from the east or southeast on runway 31L/22L approaches. The left side gives views of the Atlantic coastline, Rockaway Peninsula, Jamaica Bay, and the Manhattan skyline in the distance to the northwest. The right side faces inland toward Queens residential neighborhoods. Notable sights include: Rockaway Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean, Jamaica Bay, Manhattan skyline on the distant horizon, JFK airport layout and runways.

How long is the flight from Lagos to New York?

The flight from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours.

What does the Lagos to New York flight path pass over?

The route tracks northwest over the Gulf of Guinea, passes near the Canary Islands (right side, roughly 2-3 hours in), crosses the central Atlantic with the Azores archipelago visible to the right around the midpoint, makes landfall over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia, then tracks down the US Northeast corridor over New England before descending into New York. The Saharan coast of Morocco and Western Sahara may be faintly visible early in the flight on the right side during daylight departures.