About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Newark. While the right side wins at departure for Amsterdam city views, the left side delivers the more dramatic and iconic arrival sequence over New York Harbor and Manhattan. For the full flight, left-side seats also catch southern Greenland's ice sheet edge and the Canadian Maritime coastline during the transatlantic crossing, making it the stronger overall choice.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs westward on runway 18R/36L or 06/24, and a right-side seat gives you views over Amsterdam city center, the IJ river, and the canal ring as you climb out. The historic grachtengordel and the port of Amsterdam are clearly visible before the aircraft turns northwest over the North Sea. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring (grachtengordel), IJ river and Amsterdam harbor, Haarlem and its surrounding polder landscape, North Sea coastline with barrier dunes.
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. Flights from Europe typically approach Newark from the northeast, lining up over Long Island or New Jersey. A left-side seat gives you the iconic view of Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty as the aircraft descends on final approach to EWR runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Newark?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.
What does the Amsterdam to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight path typically arcs northwest over the North Sea, crosses the northern tip of Scotland or the Orkney Islands, then tracks across the North Atlantic along a great circle route passing south of Iceland. Southern Greenland's glaciated fjords and ice cap edge are visible on clear days. The route then crosses Labrador and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, passing over Nova Scotia or Maine before descending toward the New York metro area.