Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-fort Worth to Newark. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Dallas skyline view, the left side delivers the iconic Manhattan and Hudson River approach into Newark, which is one of the most visually spectacular urban arrivals in the US. The left side also tracks the Appalachian ridgelines during cruise. Overall the landing view tips it decisively.

During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW typically departs eastward on runways 17R/35L or 18R/36L depending on wind, but northeast-bound flights to EWR often use runways oriented to the north or east. On a northeast departure, the right side gives you a clear view back over the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including downtown Dallas skyline and the sprawling suburban grid. The left side faces away from the city toward open ranch land. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, Fort Worth skyline to the west, Lake Lewisville to the northeast, Texas Motor Speedway oval visible near Ft Worth.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR approaches typically come in from the southwest or west on runway 22L/22R, or from the north on runway 04. On the common southwest approach over New Jersey, the left side of the aircraft faces directly toward Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty. This is one of the most dramatic urban approaches in aviation. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.

The flight crosses the Ozark Plateau in Arkansas, then the Mississippi River near Memphis or slightly north, then tracks across Tennessee and Kentucky. The Appalachian Mountains — specifically the Ridge and Valley province and the Blue Ridge — are crossed over Virginia or West Virginia, appearing as parallel northeast-southwest trending forested ridges visible from altitude. The Ohio River valley is visible before the Appalachians. As the flight descends into the New York area, the Delaware River and Delaware Water Gap are visible, followed by the dense New Jersey suburban corridor.