Both sides spend most of the flight over open Atlantic, but the right side benefits from a better view of Manchester's landscape on departure and a genuine Manhattan skyline glimpse on the JFK approach, edging out the left side which sees mostly open water and Irish coastline in passing.
Flight Path
North Atlantic Ocean, passing near the southwest coast of Ireland (County Kerry) and the Grand Banks off Newfoundland before the Nova Scotia and New England coastlines come into view on descent
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAN
RIGHTDeparting Manchester on runway 23 the aircraft climbs southwest then banks right onto its westbound track toward Ireland, putting the inside of that turn - and Manchester's cityscape, the Cheshire Plain and the distant Peak District hills - on the right side.
Landing at JFK
RIGHTOn the typical northeast arrival into JFK, the aircraft turns south over Long Island before swinging onto final approach for runway 22L, and this base turn puts the Manhattan skyline and Jamaica Bay off the right side of the cabin just before touchdown.
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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to New York. Both sides spend most of the flight over open Atlantic, but the right side benefits from a better view of Manchester's landscape on departure and a genuine Manhattan skyline glimpse on the JFK approach, edging out the left side which sees mostly open water and Irish coastline in passing.
What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?
During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Manchester on runway 23 the aircraft climbs southwest then banks right onto its westbound track toward Ireland, putting the inside of that turn - and Manchester's cityscape, the Cheshire Plain and the distant Peak District hills - on the right side. Notable sights include: Manchester city centre skyline, River Mersey/Manchester Ship Canal, Cheshire Plain, Peak District hills on the horizon.
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 Right side for the best views. On the typical northeast arrival into JFK, the aircraft turns south over Long Island before swinging onto final approach for runway 22L, and this base turn puts the Manhattan skyline and Jamaica Bay off the right side of the cabin just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula, Long Island Sound coastline.
How long is the flight from Manchester to New York?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes 8h 25m.
What does the Manchester to New York flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, passing near the southwest coast of Ireland (County Kerry) and the Grand Banks off Newfoundland before the Nova Scotia and New England coastlines come into view on descent