Portland to New York flight pathPWMLGA

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Flight time1h 05m
Distance269
Heading224° → 221°

Portland to New York is 269 miles (433 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side captures the scenic Maine and New England coastline during departure and cruise, which outweighs the brief skyline view on approach, making it the more consistently rewarding side for this short flight.

Takeoff · PWMLEFTCasco Bay islands, Portland Harbor, Maine coastline
Landing · LGARIGHTManhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound

Flight Path

Flight path overview

New England coastline near Portsmouth and the Boston metropolitan area, followed by Long Island Sound approaching New York

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from PWM

LEFT

Departing PWM on runway 29 or 11, the route curves south along the Maine coastline, giving left-side passengers views of Casco Bay's islands and the rocky shoreline before the aircraft continues down the New England coast toward Boston.

Casco Bay islandsPortland HarborMaine coastlineCape Elizabeth
Aerial window seat view during landing at New York (right side) — Manhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound, Throgs Neck Bridge

Landing at LGA

RIGHT

On approach to LGA's runway 04 from the northeast, the flight path passes over Long Island Sound and the Bronx before turning southwest, putting the Manhattan skyline on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent.

Manhattan skylineEast RiverLong Island SoundThrogs Neck Bridge

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to La Guardia (LGA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Portland to New York. The left side captures the scenic Maine and New England coastline during departure and cruise, which outweighs the brief skyline view on approach, making it the more consistently rewarding side for this short flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Portland International Jetport in Portland?

During takeoff from Portland International Jetport (PWM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PWM on runway 29 or 11, the route curves south along the Maine coastline, giving left-side passengers views of Casco Bay's islands and the rocky shoreline before the aircraft continues down the New England coast toward Boston. Notable sights include: Casco Bay islands, Portland Harbor, Maine coastline, Cape Elizabeth.

What can I see when landing at La Guardia in New York?

When landing at La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to LGA's runway 04 from the northeast, the flight path passes over Long Island Sound and the Bronx before turning southwest, putting the Manhattan skyline on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound, Throgs Neck Bridge.

How long is the flight from Portland to New York?

The flight from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to La Guardia (LGA) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 269 miles (433 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Portland to New York flight path pass over?

New England coastline near Portsmouth and the Boston metropolitan area, followed by Long Island Sound approaching New York