Takeoff from Bilbao offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Cantabrian Mountains and rocky Basque coast are striking natural features. Landing into Newark is urban and industrial, with less dramatic natural geography. The outbound experience is superior.
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Flight Path
Bilbao to Newark is 3,549 miles (5,711 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Transatlantic crossing over the North Atlantic; the flight path passes north of Ireland and the UK, with potential views of the Irish coast and Celtic Sea during the initial westbound climb. The mid-Atlantic offers open ocean with occasional cloud formations. As the aircraft approaches North America, Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime provinces may be visible on the southern horizon before descent into the northeastern United States.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BIO
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Basque coastline and the Bay of Biscay immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward, giving left-seat passengers direct sightlines to the Cantabrian Mountains and the dramatic rocky coast near Bilbao.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views during the descent approach into Newark. The aircraft descends from the northwest, and right-seat passengers see the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey urban corridor clearly as the plane lines up for runway approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bilbao (BIO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bilbao to Newark. Takeoff from Bilbao offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Cantabrian Mountains and rocky Basque coast are striking natural features. Landing into Newark is urban and industrial, with less dramatic natural geography. The outbound experience is superior.
What can I see during takeoff from Bilbao in Bilbao?
During takeoff from Bilbao (BIO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Basque coastline and the Bay of Biscay immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward, giving left-seat passengers direct sightlines to the Cantabrian Mountains and the dramatic rocky coast near Bilbao. Notable sights include: Bay of Biscay (Cantabrian coast), Cantabrian Mountains (Cordillera Cantábrica), Nervión River estuary, Bilbao urban area.
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. Right side provides excellent views during the descent approach into Newark. The aircraft descends from the northwest, and right-seat passengers see the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey urban corridor clearly as the plane lines up for runway approach. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey Palisades, Newark Bay and surrounding industrial waterfront.
How long is the flight from Bilbao to Newark?
The flight from Bilbao (BIO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,549 miles (5,711 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bilbao to Newark flight path pass over?
Transatlantic crossing over the North Atlantic; the flight path passes north of Ireland and the UK, with potential views of the Irish coast and Celtic Sea during the initial westbound climb. The mid-Atlantic offers open ocean with occasional cloud formations. As the aircraft approaches North America, Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime provinces may be visible on the southern horizon before descent into the northeastern United States.