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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangor International (BGR) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangor to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion tracking southwest over Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, the left side also faces southeast toward the coast, keeping the Atlantic and coastal geography in view. Right side sees inland terrain which is less visually distinctive.

What can I see during takeoff from Bangor International in Bangor?

During takeoff from Bangor International (BGR), sit on the Left side for the best views. BGR's primary departure runway 33 sends the aircraft northwest then curving south, putting the left side over the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay as the plane banks south. You get a clear look down the bay toward the Atlantic and the island-dotted coastline of Midcoast Maine. Notable sights include: Penobscot River, Penobscot Bay, Islesboro Island, Camden Hills on the western shore.

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. Arrivals into EWR typically come from the northeast on approaches to runways 22L/22R, meaning the aircraft tracks southwest over New Jersey. The left side faces southeast, giving you the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, and the Statue of Liberty as you descend through 3,000-5,000 feet. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty.

How long is the flight from Bangor to Newark?

The flight from Bangor International (BGR) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

What does the Bangor to Newark flight path pass over?

The flight tracks southwest over central Maine, crossing the White Mountains of New Hampshire on the left horizon, then over the Merrimack Valley and greater Boston area, before crossing into Connecticut and descending over the Hudson Valley corridor into New Jersey. The Connecticut River valley is visible mid-flight, and on clear days Boston's coastline is visible to the left during the early cruise phase.