While the left side offers a strong Manhattan skyline moment on landing, the right side delivers a longer stretch of genuine scenic variety — Parisian countryside on departure, the Irish coastline, and the rugged shores of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia during the cruise phase over the North Atlantic.
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Flight Path
Paris to Newark is 3,640 miles (5,857 km), a flight of about 8 hours 5 minutes.
Southern Ireland coastline near Cork, open North Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, and the coastal waters off Nova Scotia before the descent toward the northeastern United States
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTDeparting CDG toward the west/northwest, the right side gives passengers a view over the northern Paris suburbs and the Oise valley before the aircraft turns onto its transatlantic heading toward the English Channel and southern England.
Landing at EWR
LEFTOn approach into EWR from the north, the flight path typically tracks south along the Hudson corridor before turning into runway 22, putting the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River clearly visible on the left side during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Newark. While the left side offers a strong Manhattan skyline moment on landing, the right side delivers a longer stretch of genuine scenic variety — Parisian countryside on departure, the Irish coastline, and the rugged shores of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia during the cruise phase over the North Atlantic.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CDG toward the west/northwest, the right side gives passengers a view over the northern Paris suburbs and the Oise valley before the aircraft turns onto its transatlantic heading toward the English Channel and southern England. Notable sights include: Paris northern suburbs, Oise River valley, Beauvais countryside, English Channel coastline in the distance.
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. On approach into EWR from the north, the flight path typically tracks south along the Hudson corridor before turning into runway 22, putting the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River clearly visible on the left side during descent. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, George Washington Bridge, Statue of Liberty in the distance.
How long is the flight from Paris to Newark?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 8 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,640 miles (5,857 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Newark flight path pass over?
Southern Ireland coastline near Cork, open North Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, and the coastal waters off Nova Scotia before the descent toward the northeastern United States