Shannon to New York is 3,073 miles (4,946 km), a flight of about 6 hours 20 minutes.
The right side captures the two most visually rewarding moments of the flight - the rugged Clare coastline and Cliffs of Moher on departure, and the Manhattan skyline on arrival - while the left side sees comparatively flat farmland and open ocean during the equivalent phases.
Flight Path
Most of the route crosses open North Atlantic water with little to see; the flight path passes south of the Labrador Sea and near the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, though land is rarely visible during this stretch.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SNN
RIGHTClimbing out from Shannon on runway 24, the aircraft banks toward the Atlantic track, putting the dramatic County Clare coastline - including the Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands - on the right side of the aircraft. The left side only shows the flatter Shannon estuary farmland receding quickly.
Landing at JFK
RIGHTOn the typical approach into JFK from the northeast for runways 22L/22R, the aircraft turns southwest over Long Island Sound before final approach, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Manhattan skyline and the East River in the distance while descending over Jamaica Bay. The left side mostly faces open ocean and the flat Rockaway peninsula.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shannon (SNN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shannon to New York. The right side captures the two most visually rewarding moments of the flight - the rugged Clare coastline and Cliffs of Moher on departure, and the Manhattan skyline on arrival - while the left side sees comparatively flat farmland and open ocean during the equivalent phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Shannon in Shannon?
During takeoff from Shannon (SNN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out from Shannon on runway 24, the aircraft banks toward the Atlantic track, putting the dramatic County Clare coastline - including the Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands - on the right side of the aircraft. The left side only shows the flatter Shannon estuary farmland receding quickly. Notable sights include: Shannon Estuary, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Galway Bay.
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 Right side for the best views. On the typical approach into JFK from the northeast for runways 22L/22R, the aircraft turns southwest over Long Island Sound before final approach, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Manhattan skyline and the East River in the distance while descending over Jamaica Bay. The left side mostly faces open ocean and the flat Rockaway peninsula. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula, Long Island Sound.
How long is the flight from Shannon to New York?
The flight from Shannon (SNN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 6 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,073 miles (4,946 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shannon to New York flight path pass over?
Most of the route crosses open North Atlantic water with little to see; the flight path passes south of the Labrador Sea and near the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, though land is rarely visible during this stretch.