About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nassau International (NAS) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nassau to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Bahamas and along the US East Coast, the left side also faces west toward the Florida coast and the Carolinas coastline, giving more land reference points than the open Atlantic on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Nassau International in Nassau?
During takeoff from Nassau International (NAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Nassau's primary departure runway 14 sends aircraft southeast before turning north, putting the left side over Nassau Harbour and the dense turquoise shallows of the Bahamas Bank. You get a clear look back at Paradise Island and the Atlantis resort complex as the aircraft banks north. Notable sights include: Nassau Harbour and Paradise Island, Atlantis resort complex on Paradise Island, the vivid turquoise shallows of the Great Bahama Bank, New Providence Island coastline.
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 typically uses runway 31L/31R for arrivals from the south, with the approach track coming in from the southeast over Jamaica Bay. The left side gives you the Manhattan skyline across Jamaica Bay, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and a direct view of Brooklyn and Queens as you descend. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline visible across Jamaica Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge spanning the Narrows, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge wetlands directly below, Brooklyn and Queens urban grid.
How long is the flight from Nassau to New York?
The flight from Nassau International (NAS) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 3 hours.
What does the Nassau to New York flight path pass over?
After departing the Bahamas, the flight tracks north-northwest over the open Atlantic. The Eleuthera and Abaco island chains of the Bahamas are visible early in the climb on the left. The flight passes well east of the Florida coast and then parallels the US Eastern Seaboard. Over South Carolina and North Carolina the coastline and barrier islands become faintly visible to the left on clear days. The Gulf Stream's deep blue water contrasts with the lighter coastal shelf waters throughout the mid-flight portion.