Left side wins both departure and arrival with the best urban and coastal views. Over the Atlantic the difference is minimal, but left also gets southern Ireland and Cornwall on the horizon during the North Atlantic crossing if conditions are clear.
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Flight Path
Barcelona to Newark is 3,838 miles (6,177 km), a flight of about 8 hours 45 minutes.
After departing Barcelona the route crosses the Pyrenees, then the Bay of Biscay, southern Ireland, and the tip of Cornwall before the long North Atlantic crossing. The flight path arcs north over Newfoundland and Nova Scotia before descending toward New York. Greenland's southern ice sheet may be faintly visible on the northern horizon at cruising altitude depending on exact routing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BCN
LEFTBarcelona's runways 07L/07R depart eastward over the Mediterranean, then the aircraft turns north. Left side gets the city of Barcelona, Montjuïc hill, and the dense urban grid of the Eixample district as you climb out. The Sagrada Família and the port area are clearly identifiable from low altitude.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR's primary arrival runway 22L/22R approaches from the northeast, meaning the aircraft tracks over Staten Island and New York Harbor. Left side gets Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty clearly visible during the descent. Right side faces New Jersey industrial areas.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Barcelona to Newark. Left side wins both departure and arrival with the best urban and coastal views. Over the Atlantic the difference is minimal, but left also gets southern Ireland and Cornwall on the horizon during the North Atlantic crossing if conditions are clear.
What can I see during takeoff from Barcelona in Barcelona?
During takeoff from Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Barcelona's runways 07L/07R depart eastward over the Mediterranean, then the aircraft turns north. Left side gets the city of Barcelona, Montjuïc hill, and the dense urban grid of the Eixample district as you climb out. The Sagrada Família and the port area are clearly identifiable from low altitude. Notable sights include: Port of Barcelona and breakwater, Montjuïc hill, Eixample urban grid, Tibidabo and Collserola ridge.
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. EWR's primary arrival runway 22L/22R approaches from the northeast, meaning the aircraft tracks over Staten Island and New York Harbor. Left side gets Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty clearly visible during the descent. Right side faces New Jersey industrial areas. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Newark?
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 8 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,838 miles (6,177 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Barcelona to Newark flight path pass over?
After departing Barcelona the route crosses the Pyrenees, then the Bay of Biscay, southern Ireland, and the tip of Cornwall before the long North Atlantic crossing. The flight path arcs north over Newfoundland and Nova Scotia before descending toward New York. Greenland's southern ice sheet may be faintly visible on the northern horizon at cruising altitude depending on exact routing.