The right side benefits from a dramatic, world-famous approach past the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor into EWR, which outweighs the modest Dallas skyline view on departure. Cruise scenery over the Appalachians is roughly comparable on both sides, so the standout NYC arrival tips the balance.
Flight Path
Appalachian ridges of eastern Tennessee and West Virginia, the Allegheny Plateau, and the Shenandoah Valley are crossed roughly midway through the flight, though from cruise altitude these appear as long forested ridgelines rather than dramatic peaks.
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Takeoff from DFW
LEFTDFW's typical south-flow departure sends aircraft climbing due south before turning east toward Newark, and during that initial climb the left side faces east, giving a clear view of downtown Dallas's skyline and the Trinity River below. The right side at this point faces west toward flat, undistinguished suburban terrain.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTWestbound-origin arrivals into EWR are frequently vectored south of Manhattan before turning to land on the 22 runways, putting the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, and the Statue of Liberty on the right side of the aircraft during final descent. The left side during this same turn mostly shows the flatter New Jersey Meadowlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark. The right side benefits from a dramatic, world-famous approach past the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor into EWR, which outweighs the modest Dallas skyline view on departure. Cruise scenery over the Appalachians is roughly comparable on both sides, so the standout NYC arrival tips the balance.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-Fort Worth?
During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. DFW's typical south-flow departure sends aircraft climbing due south before turning east toward Newark, and during that initial climb the left side faces east, giving a clear view of downtown Dallas's skyline and the Trinity River below. The right side at this point faces west toward flat, undistinguished suburban terrain. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, White Rock Lake, Dallas-Fort Worth suburban sprawl.
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. Westbound-origin arrivals into EWR are frequently vectored south of Manhattan before turning to land on the 22 runways, putting the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, and the Statue of Liberty on the right side of the aircraft during final descent. The left side during this same turn mostly shows the flatter New Jersey Meadowlands. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, Hudson River.
How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark?
The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 3h 30m.
What does the Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark flight path pass over?
Appalachian ridges of eastern Tennessee and West Virginia, the Allegheny Plateau, and the Shenandoah Valley are crossed roughly midway through the flight, though from cruise altitude these appear as long forested ridgelines rather than dramatic peaks.