Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Anchorage to Newark. While the takeoff offers superior scenery, the landing approach into Newark provides more consistent and dramatic urban-geographic views. The Hudson River crossing and Manhattan skyline are iconic and visually rewarding, outweighing the early-flight mountain views from the left side.

During takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Anchorage. The terrain rises dramatically to the left, providing striking alpine scenery within the first 15-20 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Chugach Mountains, Cook Inlet, Knik Arm, Turnagain Arm.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey Palisades during descent into Newark. The approach typically brings aircraft over the Hudson Valley and across the river, making the right side ideal for seeing the urban landscape and water features. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey Palisades, Newark Bay.

The flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the continental United States from northwest to northeast. Notable features visible include the Rocky Mountains (particularly over Montana and Wyoming), the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region (Lake Michigan visible on approach to the Midwest), and the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern states. The flight typically passes over or near Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chicago airspace, and the Ohio Valley before descending toward the Northeast Corridor.