Which side to sit on from New York to Jeddah?
Either side works flying New York (JFK) to Jeddah (JED): the left wins on 1 of 2 daily flights and the right on 1, so it depends on the time.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | Left | 1 of 1 flights | Long Island, Bilbao, Nantucket |
| Evening | Right | 1 of 1 flights | New York City, Newark, LaGuardia Airport |
What you'll see
- NYC on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Central Park on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Verrazzano Bridge on the right, 2 min after takeoff
- Cape Cod on the left, 27 min after takeoff
- Bilbao on the left, 348 min after takeoff
- Donostia on the left, 353 min after takeoff
- Zaragoza on the right, 364 min after takeoff
- Palermo on the right, 447 min after takeoff
- Dairut on the right, 595 min after takeoff
- Manfalut on the right, 598 min after takeoff
- Asyut on the right, 601 min after takeoff
- Nile Valley lights on the right, 613 min after takeoff
Based on 2 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from New York to Jeddah?
The left. This flight heads north, so the western sky is on the left. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The winning side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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