Left side wins both ends of the flight. The San Gabriel Mountains at departure are spectacular and close, and Jamaica Bay on approach to JFK is one of the more visually interesting urban airport approaches in the US. Across the middle of the flight the left side also tracks closer to the Colorado Plateau and southern Rockies early on, and later the Ohio River valley.
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Flight Path
Ontario to New York is 2,424 miles (3,901 km), a flight of about 5 hours.
The flight tracks northeast over the Mojave Desert, then crosses the Colorado River into Arizona, passes north of the Grand Canyon region and over the southern Colorado Plateau, crosses the Rockies over New Mexico or southern Colorado, then traverses the Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, crosses the Mississippi River near St. Louis, continues over Indiana and Ohio, crosses the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania, and descends over New Jersey before crossing Upper New York Bay into Long Island.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ONT
LEFTONT typically departs east on runway 26R/08L or uses runway 26L. Departing eastbound, the left (north) side gives you a clear view of the San Gabriel Mountains including Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) rising to 10,064 ft, dramatically close to the airport. The right side faces south toward lower terrain and the urban sprawl of the Inland Empire.
Landing at JFK
LEFTJFK primarily uses runways 13L/R for arrivals from the west, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northwest over Long Island. The left (south) side looks directly over Jamaica Bay, the Rockaways barrier beach, and the Atlantic Ocean approach. The right side faces north toward inland Queens and Nassau County suburbia, which is far less distinctive.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ontario International (ONT) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ontario to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. The San Gabriel Mountains at departure are spectacular and close, and Jamaica Bay on approach to JFK is one of the more visually interesting urban airport approaches in the US. Across the middle of the flight the left side also tracks closer to the Colorado Plateau and southern Rockies early on, and later the Ohio River valley.
What can I see during takeoff from Ontario International in Ontario?
During takeoff from Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Left side for the best views. ONT typically departs east on runway 26R/08L or uses runway 26L. Departing eastbound, the left (north) side gives you a clear view of the San Gabriel Mountains including Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) rising to 10,064 ft, dramatically close to the airport. The right side faces south toward lower terrain and the urban sprawl of the Inland Empire. Notable sights include: Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy), San Gabriel Mountains ridgeline, San Bernardino Valley urban grid, Cucamonga Peak.
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/R for arrivals from the west, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northwest over Long Island. The left (south) side looks directly over Jamaica Bay, the Rockaways barrier beach, and the Atlantic Ocean approach. The right side faces north toward inland Queens and Nassau County suburbia, which is far less distinctive. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach, Atlantic Ocean, Belt Parkway and Marine Parkway Bridge.
How long is the flight from Ontario to New York?
The flight from Ontario International (ONT) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 5 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 2,424 miles (3,901 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Ontario to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Mojave Desert, then crosses the Colorado River into Arizona, passes north of the Grand Canyon region and over the southern Colorado Plateau, crosses the Rockies over New Mexico or southern Colorado, then traverses the Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, crosses the Mississippi River near St. Louis, continues over Indiana and Ohio, crosses the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania, and descends over New Jersey before crossing Upper New York Bay into Long Island.