While the takeoff offers superior mountain scenery on the left, the landing approach on the right provides iconic views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline that are more consistently visible and dramatic. The right side captures the most memorable portion of the flight.
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Flight Path
Denver to Newark is 1,623 miles (2,612 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Appalachian Mountains (visible as a series of parallel ridges running northeast-southwest through Pennsylvania and New York), the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, and the Delaware River valley before approaching the New York metropolitan area. The Allegheny Plateau dominates the midpoint geography.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BJC
LEFTLeft side offers immediate views of the Front Range and the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Denver. The Continental Divide and surrounding peaks are dramatically visible during the initial climb.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Hudson River, Manhattan's skyline, and the New Jersey waterfront as the aircraft descends into Newark from the west. The approach typically brings the river and urban landscape into clear view on the right side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Newark. While the takeoff offers superior mountain scenery on the left, the landing approach on the right provides iconic views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline that are more consistently visible and dramatic. The right side captures the most memorable portion of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Denver?
During takeoff from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Front Range and the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Denver. The Continental Divide and surrounding peaks are dramatically visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Front Range (including Mount Evans and Mount Bierstadt), South Platte River valley below Denver, Denver metropolitan area sprawl to the southeast.
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 views of the Hudson River, Manhattan's skyline, and the New Jersey waterfront as the aircraft descends into Newark from the west. The approach typically brings the river and urban landscape into clear view on the right side. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline and East River, Newark Bay, New Jersey Meadowlands.
How long is the flight from Denver to Newark?
The flight from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,623 miles (2,612 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Appalachian Mountains (visible as a series of parallel ridges running northeast-southwest through Pennsylvania and New York), the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, and the Delaware River valley before approaching the New York metropolitan area. The Allegheny Plateau dominates the midpoint geography.