About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Newark. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of this short flight — Boston Harbor and the city skyline on departure, and the full Manhattan panorama with the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty on approach into Newark. The right side offers water views over Long Island Sound during cruise but nothing as dramatic.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan's primary departure runway for southbound flights is typically Runway 22L/22R, heading southwest. A left-side seat gives you a direct view back over Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River as you climb out over the water. The city sits clearly to your right-rear then sweeps into view on the left as the aircraft banks south. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor islands, downtown Boston skyline (including the Prudential and Hancock towers), Charles River and Cambridge, Quincy Bay.
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 for northeast approaches is Runway 22L/22R, meaning the aircraft tracks southwest on final. A left-side seat gives you a clear view of Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and Newark Bay on approach. The Manhattan skyline is directly visible to the left as you descend over the New Jersey flatlands. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline (One World Trade Center, Empire State Building), Hudson River, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty.
How long is the flight from Boston to Newark?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 55 to 70 minutes.
What does the Boston to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest along the Connecticut coast, passing over or near Providence RI, then crossing Connecticut and the northern edge of Long Island Sound. At cruise altitude you may see the Connecticut River valley, the suburban sprawl of southern Connecticut, and on clear days the faint outline of Long Island to the south. The flight is short enough that cruise altitude is brief before descent begins over northern New Jersey.