About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palm Beach International (PBI) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from West Palm Beach to New York. The right side wins overall. The takeoff view of Palm Beach Island and the Atlantic is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat. Along the flight path northward, the right side also tracks closer to the coastline over the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic states, keeping the ocean in view for much of the cruise. The left side landing view at JFK is strong, but the right side takeoff experience edges it out.
What can I see during takeoff from Palm Beach International in West Palm Beach?
During takeoff from Palm Beach International (PBI), sit on the Right side for the best views. PBI typically departs north on runway 10L/28R or 10R/28L. A northbound departure on runway 28 (heading west then turning north) puts the Atlantic Ocean, Palm Beach Island, and the Intracoastal Waterway on the right side. You get a clear look back at the barrier island chain and the blue Atlantic as the plane banks northeast. Notable sights include: Palm Beach Island and its barrier island strip, Lake Worth Lagoon (Intracoastal Waterway), the Atlantic Ocean coastline, downtown West Palm Beach grid.
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 lands from the east on runway 22L/22R (heading southwest) or from the west on runway 13L/13R (heading southeast). On the common approach over Jamaica Bay from the east, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline in the distance to the northwest, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and a clear view of Jamaica Bay's tidal wetlands directly below. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (distant, northwest), Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn waterfront.
How long is the flight from West Palm Beach to New York?
The flight from Palm Beach International (PBI) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the West Palm Beach to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks up the US East Coast. Notable features include the Cape Fear River and Outer Banks of North Carolina visible to the right, the Chesapeake Bay (a massive inland sea visible from both sides around the Virginia-Maryland border), the Delaware Bay, and the New Jersey Pine Barrens before descending into the New York metro area. The coastline is the dominant geographic feature throughout the cruise phase.