While takeoff from Paphos favors the right side, the landing approach into JFK on the left side offers more dramatic and recognizable scenery—Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan's skyline. The landing views outweigh the takeoff advantage.
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Flight Path
Paphos to New York is 5,436 miles (8,749 km), a flight of about 10 hours.
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean Sea, then over southern Europe (likely passing south of Italy and Greece depending on routing), then over the Atlantic Ocean. Notable midpoint features include the Ionian Sea and Greek islands (if routed that way), the southern Italian coast near Sicily, and then open Atlantic for the majority of the transatlantic crossing. The approach to North America brings views of the Canadian Maritimes or New England coastline before descending toward New York.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PFO
RIGHTRight side offers immediate views of the Troodos Mountains and the Akamas Peninsula coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Paphos. The left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain.
Landing at JFK
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Atlantic coastline, Long Island Sound, and the approach over New York Harbor as the aircraft descends toward JFK. The right side faces inland over Queens and Brooklyn with less distinctive scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Paphos International (PFO) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paphos to New York. While takeoff from Paphos favors the right side, the landing approach into JFK on the left side offers more dramatic and recognizable scenery—Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan's skyline. The landing views outweigh the takeoff advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Paphos International in Paphos?
During takeoff from Paphos International (PFO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers immediate views of the Troodos Mountains and the Akamas Peninsula coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Paphos. The left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Troodos Mountains (snow-capped in winter, visible as a ridge to the northeast), Akamas Peninsula (rocky northwestern coastline), Mediterranean Sea (extending westward), Paphos Old Town and harbor (receding below during climb).
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. Left side provides views of the Atlantic coastline, Long Island Sound, and the approach over New York Harbor as the aircraft descends toward JFK. The right side faces inland over Queens and Brooklyn with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Long Island Sound (body of water to the north), New York Harbor and Statue of Liberty area (southwest), Manhattan skyline (visible in distance to the west), Long Island coastline and beaches (below and to the left).
How long is the flight from Paphos to New York?
The flight from Paphos International (PFO) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 10 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,436 miles (8,749 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paphos to New York flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean Sea, then over southern Europe (likely passing south of Italy and Greece depending on routing), then over the Atlantic Ocean. Notable midpoint features include the Ionian Sea and Greek islands (if routed that way), the southern Italian coast near Sicily, and then open Atlantic for the majority of the transatlantic crossing. The approach to North America brings views of the Canadian Maritimes or New England coastline before descending toward New York.