Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean regardless of side, but the left seat delivers the Carthage coast on departure and the New York Harbor panorama on arrival — both genuinely spectacular.
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Flight Path
Tunis to New York is 4,353 miles (7,005 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks northwest across the Mediterranean, passing north of Sardinia and Corsica, then crosses the Ligurian Sea and the French Alps or southern France depending on routing. It then heads out over the Atlantic from the Bay of Biscay or Brittany coast, crossing roughly 5,000 miles of open North Atlantic before making landfall over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia. The Gulf Stream lies below mid-Atlantic. Final approach crosses over Long Island.
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Takeoff from TUN
LEFTTunis-Carthage airport's primary departure runway 01 sends aircraft northward over the Gulf of Tunis. The left side gives you a clear view back over the ancient ruins of Carthage, the medina of Tunis, and the shallow Lac de Tunis lagoon. The right side faces inland toward scrubby hills with little of interest.
Landing at JFK
LEFTJFK's primary arrival runways 13L/13R have aircraft approaching from the northwest over Long Island, meaning the left side faces south toward Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the New York Harbor. The right side looks north over suburban Long Island with far less visual drama.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Carthage (TUN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tunis to New York. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean regardless of side, but the left seat delivers the Carthage coast on departure and the New York Harbor panorama on arrival — both genuinely spectacular.
What can I see during takeoff from Carthage in Tunis?
During takeoff from Carthage (TUN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tunis-Carthage airport's primary departure runway 01 sends aircraft northward over the Gulf of Tunis. The left side gives you a clear view back over the ancient ruins of Carthage, the medina of Tunis, and the shallow Lac de Tunis lagoon. The right side faces inland toward scrubby hills with little of interest. Notable sights include: Ruins of ancient Carthage (coastal promontory), Lac de Tunis (shallow lagoon), Tunis medina and city center, Gulf of Tunis coastline curving toward Cap Bon.
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 arrival runways 13L/13R have aircraft approaching from the northwest over Long Island, meaning the left side faces south toward Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the New York Harbor. The right side looks north over suburban Long Island with far less visual drama. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (Lower Manhattan and Midtown visible to the southwest), Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay wetlands directly below on approach, Brooklyn waterfront.
How long is the flight from Tunis to New York?
The flight from Carthage (TUN) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,353 miles (7,005 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tunis to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest across the Mediterranean, passing north of Sardinia and Corsica, then crosses the Ligurian Sea and the French Alps or southern France depending on routing. It then heads out over the Atlantic from the Bay of Biscay or Brittany coast, crossing roughly 5,000 miles of open North Atlantic before making landfall over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia. The Gulf Stream lies below mid-Atlantic. Final approach crosses over Long Island.