About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Capodichino (NAP) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Naples to New York. The right side wins overall because the Naples departure delivers genuinely spectacular and rare views — Vesuvius, the Bay of Naples, and the Tyrrhenian islands — that are hard to match. The JFK arrival on the left is excellent but the Manhattan view is more commonly seen. Right side gives you the more unique geography at departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Capodichino in Naples?
During takeoff from Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Naples Capodichino's primary departure runway 24 sends aircraft northwest over the city, and the right side gives you a direct view back over the Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius rising prominently to the southeast. You'll also catch the Sorrentine Peninsula and the islands of Capri and Ischia as the aircraft climbs and banks westward. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Capri island, Ischia island.
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's primary arrival runways 22L/22R bring aircraft in from the northeast over Long Island, and the left side faces south toward the Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as you descend. This is the classic New York approach view with the full skyline visible across the water. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Long Island coastline.
How long is the flight from Naples to New York?
The flight from Capodichino (NAP) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Naples to New York flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Naples across the Tyrrhenian Sea, then over Sardinia or Corsica, crosses the French Alps or southern France, exits Europe over Brittany or Ireland's west coast, then crosses the North Atlantic along a great circle arc passing south of Greenland and Iceland. Mid-Atlantic has no surface features visible. The Canadian Maritime provinces — Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — appear as the first North American landfall, followed by the New England coastline before descent into New York.