The right side wins on both ends of the flight — a good look at Cincinnati's riverfront on departure and a strong Manhattan/Newark Bay skyline view on arrival — while the left side mostly shows featureless Appalachian ridgelines and Pennsylvania farmland during cruise.
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Flight Path
Cincinnati to Newark is 568 miles (914 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Allegheny Plateau ridgelines of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, forested Appalachian foothills, Susquehanna River valley
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CVG
RIGHTDeparting CVG in north flow, the aircraft climbs north over the Ohio River before turning east toward Newark, giving right-side passengers a clear view of downtown Cincinnati's skyline and the river bends below.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn the typical westerly approach into EWR's runway 4 complex, the aircraft banks north over New Jersey before lining up northeast, putting the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and Newark Bay squarely on the right side during the final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cincinnati to Newark. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — a good look at Cincinnati's riverfront on departure and a strong Manhattan/Newark Bay skyline view on arrival — while the left side mostly shows featureless Appalachian ridgelines and Pennsylvania farmland during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International in Cincinnati?
During takeoff from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CVG in north flow, the aircraft climbs north over the Ohio River before turning east toward Newark, giving right-side passengers a clear view of downtown Cincinnati's skyline and the river bends below. Notable sights include: Ohio River, Cincinnati downtown skyline, Covington/Newport riverfront, rolling Kentucky hills.
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. On the typical westerly approach into EWR's runway 4 complex, the aircraft banks north over New Jersey before lining up northeast, putting the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and Newark Bay squarely on the right side during the final descent. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Newark?
The flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 568 miles (914 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cincinnati to Newark flight path pass over?
Allegheny Plateau ridgelines of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, forested Appalachian foothills, Susquehanna River valley