Which side to sit on from New York to London?
Sit on the right side flying New York (JFK) to London (LHR). It has the better view on 16 of 20 daily flights, with London, Cliffs of Moher and LCY.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 4 of 4 flights | Belmont Park, Birmingham, Dublin |
| Evening | Right | 16 of 16 flights | London, Providence, Millennium Bridge |
What you'll see
- Bras d'Or Lake on the right, 74 min after takeoff
- Cliffs of Moher on the right, 291 min after takeoff
- Dublin on the left, 303 min after takeoff
- Birmingham on the left, 321 min after takeoff
- BHX on the left, 321 min after takeoff
- LTN on the left, 343 min after takeoff
- LCY on the right, 348 min after takeoff
- London on the right, 351 min after takeoff
- Millennium Bridge on the right, 351 min after takeoff
- Buckingham Palace on the right, 351 min after takeoff
- Albert Bridge on the right, 352 min after takeoff
- Hammersmith Bridge on the right, 353 min after takeoff
Based on 20 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 London?
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 right 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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