While the Tampa departure favors the left side briefly, most of the flight's memorable scenery — the Atlantic coastline near Georgia and the Carolinas during cruise, plus the New York City skyline on approach — is best seen from the right side.
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Flight Path
Tampa to New York is 1,012 miles (1,628 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Flight path passes near the Georgia and South Carolina Atlantic coastline, including barrier islands and the mouth of the Savannah River, before continuing north over the Chesapeake Bay region toward the New York metro area.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TPA
LEFTDeparting TPA northbound, the initial climb gives a brief but clear view of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the barrier islands along Florida's Gulf coast on the left side before the aircraft turns inland.
Landing at LGA
RIGHTOn approach into LGA from the south, the flight path typically swings over the New York City area, giving right-side passengers a good look at the Manhattan skyline, the East River, and Long Island Sound before the turn to final.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tampa International (TPA) to La Guardia (LGA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tampa to New York. While the Tampa departure favors the left side briefly, most of the flight's memorable scenery — the Atlantic coastline near Georgia and the Carolinas during cruise, plus the New York City skyline on approach — is best seen from the right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Tampa International in Tampa?
During takeoff from Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing TPA northbound, the initial climb gives a brief but clear view of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the barrier islands along Florida's Gulf coast on the left side before the aircraft turns inland. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg shoreline, Gulf of Mexico barrier islands.
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 into LGA from the south, the flight path typically swings over the New York City area, giving right-side passengers a good look at the Manhattan skyline, the East River, and Long Island Sound before the turn to final. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound, Throgs Neck/Whitestone Bridges.
How long is the flight from Tampa to New York?
The flight from Tampa International (TPA) to La Guardia (LGA) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,012 miles (1,628 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tampa to New York flight path pass over?
Flight path passes near the Georgia and South Carolina Atlantic coastline, including barrier islands and the mouth of the Savannah River, before continuing north over the Chesapeake Bay region toward the New York metro area.