About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During cruise at 35,000 feet the left side also tracks slightly closer to the Great Lakes shoreline over Lake Erie and northern Pennsylvania, offering occasional glimpses of the lake on clear days. The JFK approach over Jamaica Bay on the left is one of the more visually interesting urban approaches in the US.
What can I see during takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSP typically departs east on runway 12R/17 or northeast on runway 30L depending on winds. An eastbound departure on runway 12R puts the left side looking north over downtown Minneapolis, the Mississippi River gorge, and the chain of lakes. The city grid and river bends are clearly visible during climb-out. Notable sights include: Downtown Minneapolis skyline, Mississippi River gorge and locks, Chain of Lakes (Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet), Lake Minnetonka to the west.
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 primarily lands from the west on runways 13L/13R or from the east on 31L/31R. On the common westbound approach over Long Island, the left side looks south over Jamaica Bay, the Rockaways, and the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. On an eastbound approach, the left side gets lower Manhattan and Upper New York Bay as the aircraft tracks over the harbor. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay and its wildlife refuge, the Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach, Lower Manhattan skyline visible to the northwest, Coney Island and the Atlantic shoreline.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to New York?
The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Minneapolis to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across Wisconsin and northern Illinois, then over Lake Michigan's southern tip near Chicago, across Indiana and Ohio, clipping the southern shore of Lake Erie near Cleveland or Buffalo, then descending over the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley before turning south toward JFK over Long Island