Left side wins the full flight. You get the best views of Nantucket and its surrounding waters on departure, and then the iconic Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on approach to Newark. The right side offers mostly open ocean and New Jersey's industrial corridor, which can't compete.
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Flight Path
Nantucket to Newark is 218 miles (351 km), a flight of about 50 minutes.
The flight tracks northwest over Nantucket Sound, crossing the Elizabeth Islands chain and the western tip of Cape Cod, then over Rhode Island Sound and the Rhode Island coast near Providence. The route then crosses over Connecticut's shoreline and Long Island Sound before descending over Long Island and approaching New York Harbor from the east.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ACK
LEFTDeparting Nantucket, most runway headings take you northwest toward the mainland. The left side gives you a clear look back over Nantucket Sound, the harbor, and the island's distinctive shape as you climb out. You'll see the Great Point spit and the shallow shoals surrounding the island.
Landing at EWR
LEFTApproaching EWR from the east, aircraft typically fly over Staten Island or the lower New York Harbor area before turning onto final. The left side gives you the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Statue of Liberty clearly visible. The right side faces New Jersey's industrial waterfront, which is far less dramatic.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nantucket Mem (ACK) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nantucket to Newark. Left side wins the full flight. You get the best views of Nantucket and its surrounding waters on departure, and then the iconic Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on approach to Newark. The right side offers mostly open ocean and New Jersey's industrial corridor, which can't compete.
What can I see during takeoff from Nantucket Mem in Nantucket?
During takeoff from Nantucket Mem (ACK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Nantucket, most runway headings take you northwest toward the mainland. The left side gives you a clear look back over Nantucket Sound, the harbor, and the island's distinctive shape as you climb out. You'll see the Great Point spit and the shallow shoals surrounding the island. Notable sights include: Nantucket Harbor, Great Point (northern spit), Nantucket Sound, Muskeget Channel.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching EWR from the east, aircraft typically fly over Staten Island or the lower New York Harbor area before turning onto final. The left side gives you the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Statue of Liberty clearly visible. The right side faces New Jersey's industrial waterfront, which is far less dramatic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Nantucket to Newark?
The flight from Nantucket Mem (ACK) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 218 miles (351 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nantucket to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over Nantucket Sound, crossing the Elizabeth Islands chain and the western tip of Cape Cod, then over Rhode Island Sound and the Rhode Island coast near Providence. The route then crosses over Connecticut's shoreline and Long Island Sound before descending over Long Island and approaching New York Harbor from the east.