BFI EWR Boeing Fld King Co International to Newark Liberty International

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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Newark. Left side dominates both ends of this flight — Seattle's urban core and Cascades on departure, and the full New York Harbor panorama including Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty on arrival. The right side offers little comparable at either end.

What can I see during takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle?

During takeoff from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Left side for the best views. BFI's primary departure runway 13R sends aircraft southeast, then routing northeast. The left side faces north and northwest, giving a clear view of downtown Seattle, Lake Union, and the Space Needle during the initial climb. As the aircraft turns east, the left side picks up the Cascade Range including Mount Rainier. Notable sights include: Downtown Seattle skyline, Lake Union, Mount Rainier, Lake Washington.

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 runway 22L approach brings aircraft in from the northeast over Staten Island and Newark Bay. The left side faces southeast toward Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor — the most dramatic urban approach view in the country. The right side faces inland toward New Jersey suburbs. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

How long is the flight from Seattle to Newark?

The flight from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

What does the Seattle to Newark flight path pass over?

The flight tracks roughly along the northern tier of the US. Expect the Northern Rockies and Bitterroot Range over Idaho and Montana, the vast high plains of Wyoming and South Dakota including the Black Hills visible as a dark forested uplift, the Great Lakes region with Lake Erie and Lake Ontario visible depending on exact routing, and the Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania on descent into the New York area.