While the Austin departure favors the left side, the EWR arrival sequence's view of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and Statue of Liberty is the single most dramatic moment of the flight, giving the right side the edge overall.
Flight Path
Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee River valley, and the forested ridges of the Cumberland Plateau/Appalachian foothills beneath the cruise track
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Takeoff from AUS
LEFTAUS departures head south before banking east-northeast toward the Northeast corridor, and that left turn puts downtown Austin's skyline, the Colorado River, and the Texas Hill Country's rolling limestone terrain right under the left-side windows. The right side during this turn mostly shows flat farmland east of the airport.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTArrivals into EWR from the south and west typically track up over Raritan Bay and Staten Island before turning for final approach, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty just before touchdown. The left side mostly faces the flatter New Jersey suburbs and Newark's industrial waterfront.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Newark. While the Austin departure favors the left side, the EWR arrival sequence's view of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and Statue of Liberty is the single most dramatic moment of the flight, giving the right side the edge overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. AUS departures head south before banking east-northeast toward the Northeast corridor, and that left turn puts downtown Austin's skyline, the Colorado River, and the Texas Hill Country's rolling limestone terrain right under the left-side windows. The right side during this turn mostly shows flat farmland east of the airport. Notable sights include: Downtown Austin skyline, Colorado River, Lake Travis (distant), Texas Hill Country ridgelines.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into EWR from the south and west typically track up over Raritan Bay and Staten Island before turning for final approach, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty just before touchdown. The left side mostly faces the flatter New Jersey suburbs and Newark's industrial waterfront. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Austin to Newark?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 3h 30m.
What does the Austin to Newark flight path pass over?
Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee River valley, and the forested ridges of the Cumberland Plateau/Appalachian foothills beneath the cruise track