Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Male to New York. While takeoff offers excellent atoll scenery on the right, the landing approach into JFK on the left provides more dramatic and iconic views of New York's geography and skyline. The left side captures the full approach sequence over Jamaica Bay, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

During takeoff from Male International (MLE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side seats face northwest over the Indian Ocean and the Maldivian archipelago during initial climb. You'll see the atoll chains spreading across shallow turquoise waters, with Male city and the airport islands visible directly below before banking north. Notable sights include: Male city and airport islands, Maldivian atoll chains (North and South Male Atolls), Indian Ocean, reef structures in shallow lagoons.

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side seats offer the best views during approach to JFK. You'll see the Hudson River, Manhattan's skyline, the East River, and the approach path over Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways before landing on the eastern runways. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline and Hudson River, East River and Brooklyn, Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula and Atlantic barrier islands.

The flight from Male International (MLE) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes 16h 15m.

Arabian Sea, Arabian Peninsula coastline (Oman), Persian Gulf region, Caucasus Mountains (distant), Black Sea, Eastern Europe plains, Atlantic Ocean crossing, Greenland ice sheet (southern tip), Canadian Maritime provinces, US East Coast