About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New Orleans to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion heading northeast, left-side passengers also get better views of the Appalachian ridgelines over Virginia and Maryland, and the coastal plain approaching the New York metro area.
What can I see during takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International in New Orleans?
During takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSY's primary departure runway 10 sends aircraft eastbound over the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Left-side passengers get a clear view back over the lake's full 40-mile expanse and the downtown New Orleans skyline to the south. Right side looks over flat suburban sprawl toward the north shore. Notable sights include: Lake Pontchartrain (massive inland sea filling the frame), downtown New Orleans skyline to the south, Lake Borgne and the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet visible further southeast, the Causeway bridge crossing Pontchartrain.
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 uses runways 13L/13R for arrivals from the southwest, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northwest over Long Island. Left-side passengers get the New York Harbor, Lower Manhattan skyline, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on final approach. Right side looks over the residential neighborhoods of Queens and Long Island. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center, New York Harbor and Upper Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay directly below on short final.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to New York?
The flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 3 hours.
What does the New Orleans to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over Mississippi and Alabama, crossing the Tennessee River valley, then over the Appalachian Mountains through Tennessee and Virginia — the parallel ridges of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny ranges are visible as corrugated dark green terrain. Over Virginia and Maryland the route descends toward the coastal plain, crossing Chesapeake Bay before entering the New York terminal area over New Jersey.