The right side captures brief but genuine mountain views on departure and a strong New York City skyline view on arrival, while the left side offers little more than flat plains and suburban New Jersey for the entire flight.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Great Plains of Nebraska and Iowa, the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and the flat farmland of Illinois and Indiana before the terrain gently rises into the Appalachian foothills of western Pennsylvania near the descent into the New York metro area.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEN
RIGHTDEN departures toward the east typically launch southbound on the 17-series runways before turning left toward New Jersey, which briefly swings the Front Range peaks west of Denver into view on the right side. Left-side passengers mostly see the flat plains east of the airport with no real landmarks.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTArrivals from the west typically land on EWR's runway 4, approaching from the southwest over Staten Island and Raritan Bay before turning north toward Newark, putting the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly faces the flatter New Jersey Meadowlands and suburban sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Newark. The right side captures brief but genuine mountain views on departure and a strong New York City skyline view on arrival, while the left side offers little more than flat plains and suburban New Jersey for the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Denver International in Denver?
During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. DEN departures toward the east typically launch southbound on the 17-series runways before turning left toward New Jersey, which briefly swings the Front Range peaks west of Denver into view on the right side. Left-side passengers mostly see the flat plains east of the airport with no real landmarks. Notable sights include: Front Range foothills, Longs Peak area, South Platte River valley, Denver's eastern suburbs.
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. Arrivals from the west typically land on EWR's runway 4, approaching from the southwest over Staten Island and Raritan Bay before turning north toward Newark, putting the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly faces the flatter New Jersey Meadowlands and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Denver to Newark?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 3h 45m.
What does the Denver to Newark flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Great Plains of Nebraska and Iowa, the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and the flat farmland of Illinois and Indiana before the terrain gently rises into the Appalachian foothills of western Pennsylvania near the descent into the New York metro area.