Although most of the flight is over open ocean with little to see on either side, the left side offers the more memorable landmark: a clear view of the Manhattan skyline during the JFK approach turn, which outweighs the brief coastal glimpse of Porto on departure.
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Flight Path
Porto to New York is 3,314 miles (5,333 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
The route crosses the open North Atlantic with no land visible for several hours, passing north of the Azores and south of the Grand Banks off Newfoundland before making landfall near Long Island.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from OPO
RIGHTRunway 17 departure heads south before the aircraft banks west toward the Atlantic, and during that turn the Douro river mouth, Porto's historic center, and the rocky Atlantic coastline become visible on the right side of the aircraft.
Landing at JFK
LEFTArrivals from Europe typically descend over Long Island before turning south onto final approach for runways 22L/22R, and during this turn the Manhattan skyline and Long Island Sound are visible off the left side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Porto (OPO) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Porto to New York. Although most of the flight is over open ocean with little to see on either side, the left side offers the more memorable landmark: a clear view of the Manhattan skyline during the JFK approach turn, which outweighs the brief coastal glimpse of Porto on departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Porto in Porto?
During takeoff from Porto (OPO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 17 departure heads south before the aircraft banks west toward the Atlantic, and during that turn the Douro river mouth, Porto's historic center, and the rocky Atlantic coastline become visible on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Douro River mouth, Porto historic center, Atlantic coastline near Foz do Douro.
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. Arrivals from Europe typically descend over Long Island before turning south onto final approach for runways 22L/22R, and during this turn the Manhattan skyline and Long Island Sound are visible off the left side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Long Island Sound, Jamaica Bay wetlands, Rockaway Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Porto to New York?
The flight from Porto (OPO) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,314 miles (5,333 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Porto to New York flight path pass over?
The route crosses the open North Atlantic with no land visible for several hours, passing north of the Azores and south of the Grand Banks off Newfoundland before making landfall near Long Island.