About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the transatlantic cruise at 35,000 feet there is little to distinguish sides over open ocean, but the left side delivers the better views at departure over the Pennines and on approach into JFK with the Manhattan skyline and Jamaica Bay.
What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?
During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Manchester typically departs on runway 23L/23R heading southwest, then turns northwest toward the Atlantic. Left side seats get views over the Peak District moorlands and the Pennine hills as the aircraft climbs and banks north. The urban sprawl of Greater Manchester and the Mersey estuary also come into view on the left during the turn. Notable sights include: Peak District moorlands, Pennine hills, Greater Manchester urban grid, Mersey estuary.
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 approaches are typically from the east or northeast on runways 13L/13R or 22L/22R. On the common northeast approach, left side seats get a clear view of Long Island Sound, the Manhattan skyline in the distance to the northwest, and the south shore of Long Island directly below. The approach over Jamaica Bay on runway 13L also gives left-side passengers a view of the bay and the Rockaway Peninsula. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Long Island south shore, Rockaway Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Manchester to New York?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.
What does the Manchester to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest from Manchester over the Irish Sea, crosses the southern tip of Iceland or passes just south of it depending on the jetstream routing, then arcs across the Labrador Sea and over Newfoundland and Nova Scotia before descending toward New York. Greenland's ice sheet may be visible on the horizon to the north on some routings. The Canadian Maritime coastline and the Gulf of St Lawrence are often visible during descent.