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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tempelhof (THF) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean on both sides, but the left seat delivers the best of both Berlin's city center on departure and Jamaica Bay plus the distant Manhattan skyline on arrival.

What can I see during takeoff from Tempelhof in Berlin?

During takeoff from Tempelhof (THF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tempelhof's primary runway 09L/27R means westbound departures head roughly west-northwest. A left (south) seat gives you views over central Berlin including the Tiergarten, the Spree river bends, and Potsdamer Platz as the aircraft climbs and turns northwest. The right seat looks mostly over suburban Berlin's less distinctive northern districts. Notable sights include: Tiergarten park, Spree river bends through central Berlin, Potsdamer Platz, Tempelhofer Feld (the airfield itself visible immediately after liftoff).

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's primary westbound arrivals use runway 31L, approaching from the southeast over the Atlantic and Jamaica Bay. A left (south) seat gives you the approach over Jamaica Bay's open water and marshes, with lower Manhattan's skyline visible to the northwest in the distance. The right seat looks over the dense residential grids of Queens with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands, Lower Manhattan skyline in the distance, Rockaway Peninsula, Atlantic Ocean on final approach.

How long is the flight from Berlin to New York?

The flight from Tempelhof (THF) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours westbound.

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

The route tracks northwest over the Netherlands and North Sea, then across southern England near London, before heading out over the North Atlantic. The flight passes south of Greenland and Iceland, crosses the Canadian Maritime provinces including Nova Scotia and possibly the Gulf of St. Lawrence, then descends over New England and Long Island Sound toward JFK. Mid-Atlantic is open ocean with occasional cloud systems visible below.