Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mahe to New York. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: Seychelles' granite peaks during departure and the Atlantic coastline during approach. While the left side offers some northeastern U.S. coastal views, the right side provides more visually distinctive geography overall.

During takeoff from Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Mahe's dramatic granite peaks and the surrounding Indian Ocean archipelago as the aircraft climbs out. The island's interior mountains and neighboring islands like Praslin are visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Morne Seychellois (905m peak on Mahe), Praslin Island to the northeast, Silhouette Island to the northwest, Indian Ocean.

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the eastern seaboard of North America during descent into JFK. Passengers see the New Jersey coastline, Long Island Sound, and the approach over the Atlantic before turning toward the airport. Notable sights include: Long Island Sound, New Jersey coastline, Manhattan skyline (distant), Atlantic Ocean.

The flight from Seychelles International (SEZ) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 14-15 hours.

This ultra-long-haul flight crosses the entire Atlantic Ocean. Notable features along the route include: the African continent (Morocco/Western Sahara coast visible during initial westbound climb), the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (underwater, not visible), the Azores archipelago (if flight path passes nearby), and Greenland's southern tip or the Canadian Maritime provinces depending on routing. Most of the flight occurs over open ocean with no visible landmarks for 8-10 hours in the middle section. The approach to North America brings views of the Canadian Maritimes or New England coastline before reaching the New York area.